Data Center Project Leader | Hybrid + PMP

CDM Smith; Lancaster (Lancaster County); 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 for clients nationwide. The role focuses on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all project phases.

The ideal candidate has experience in design-build or EPC data center programs, management of power delivery, water systems, networking, and site development, and will mentor multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects, including leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP certification (PMI) required within 12 months of hire.
• Domestic travel may be required; travel frequency depends on duties and workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects or programs, serving as primary point of contact for major clients in the U.S.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget; oversee staffing, cost control and change management.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, earned value where applicable, and risk identification.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has experience in design-build or EPC data center programs, management of power delivery, water systems, networking, and site development, and will mentor multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes