Data Center Project Manager

Experts Group International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Executive Sales Consultant to lead AI data center projects. You will manage project scope, budget, and teams, ensuring adherence to time and quality objectives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of project management experience in large-scale infrastructure. This role requires expertise in various project management tools and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in data centers.
• Strong understanding of diverse scopes such as civil and electrical.
• Certification in PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated project schedules across multiple phases.
• Oversee project budgets and financial control.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Ares

Excel

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Experts Group International

Executive Sales Consultant – Data Centre, Mission Critical & Power

About The Role

An established global technology and infrastructure organization is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of next-generation AI data center developments. Based in Austin, Texas, this position will lead high-impact projects that support large-scale compute infrastructure critical to the advancement of AI and cloud computing.

You will take full ownership of project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management—partnering closely with design, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure delivery excellence and operational readiness across multiple global sites.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop, manage, and control integrated project schedules across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center projects, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Drive weekly project reviews and earned‑value performance tracking for leadership visibility.

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Own project budgets, forecasts, and change‑order governance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cash‑flow projections and cost variance reports.
• Manage contract lifecycles— from RFP and bid analysis through award and closeout.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to critical‑path and long‑lead items (e.g., transformers, chillers, switchgear).
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to maintain schedule alignment and issue resolution.
• Provide clear, concise progress reports to leadership, partners, and external stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of project managers, construction managers, and superintendents.
• Develop resource plans, performance objectives, and coaching frameworks to foster continuous improvement.
• Facilitate project stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience within data centers, industrial, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Certification preferred: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Proven track record of managing fast‑track, multi‑region projects from design through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proficiency in scheduling and cost management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Ares, Excel).
• Experience with collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites.

Apply today or contact Taylor Brown for more information.