Data Center Project Leader - Hybrid, Mission-Critical Builds

CDM Smith; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience in design-build/EPC projects for data centers, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects, including experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP 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 specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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.
• Performing and leading technical problem solving with engineering teams; coordinating with lead practitioners, quality managers, and key technical specialists to resolve complex issues related to integration BMS and EPMS systems
• Implementing project controls, quality management, and H&S requirements; providing guidance and review at the project level while ensuring discipline and quality standards are adhered to.
• Supporting client satisfaction and repeat work by proactively communicating status, resolving issues, and ensuring deliverables meet contract requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing delivery teams; communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders; and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for complex capital projects.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

PMP certification (within 12 months)

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience in design-build/EPC projects for data centers, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development.