Data Center Project Leader – Hybrid

CDM Smith; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex data center projects across the United States. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk while coordinating cross-functional teams through design, procurement, construction, and turnover.

Your experience should include planning, engineering of design-build or EPC projects, and deep involvement with power, water, networking, and civil site development to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects, including experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP (PMI) certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on workload and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery of data center projects and/or programs, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution with major clients in the U.S.
• Leading and managing cross functional teams to develop and execute project scope, schedule, and budget, including work planning, staffing, cost control, and change management.
• Managing projects from early concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout for mission-critical facilities.
• Leading internal and external coordination across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Managing project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, earned value (as applicable), and timely identification/escalation of risks and opportunities.
• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi-disciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent project execution.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex data center projects across the United States. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk while coordinating cross-functional teams through design, procurement, construction, and turnover.

Your experience should include planning, engineering of design-build or EPC projects, and deep involvement with power, water, networking, and civil site development to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes aligned