Data Center Project Lead – Mission-Critical Builds

ARCO National Holdings; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k (Traditional)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in Wichita, KS is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.

Candidates should have 3–8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction, plus a Bachelor’s in Engineering. Travel as needed and proficiency with construction management software and scheduling tools

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a focus on critical path activities.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and oversee project financials.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Data center construction

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Travel readiness

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

ARCO National Holdings in Wichita, KS is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.

Candidates should have 3–8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction, plus a Bachelor’s in Engineering. Travel as needed and proficiency with construction management software and scheduling tools