Data Center Project Leader — Hybrid Role

CDM Smith; Jackson (MS); 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 delivering on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience in design-build or EPC for data centers, strong leadership, and ability to work with stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects.
• PMP certification within 12 months of hire.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects with primary client contact in the U.S.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover phases.
• Ensure risk management and safety compliance on all projects.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary project teams and manage client expectations.
• Communicate status and resolve issues to support contracts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget & schedule

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

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

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 delivering on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience in design-build or EPC for data centers, strong leadership, and ability to work with stakeholders and vendors.