Data Center Project Manager

Fluidstack; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Retirement or pension plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO policy

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading AI cloud platform is seeking a Data Center Project Manager in Austin to oversee the planning and execution of global data center projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, preferably in hyperscale environments. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and team coordination to deliver high-quality results. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years project-management experience in hyperscale data centers or large infrastructure builds.
• PMI-PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification desirable.
• Proven record of delivering fast-track projects in multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, budgeting, and risk-management for global data centers.
• Build integrated schedules and own execution of the master construction schedule.
• Manage contract lifecycles and report earned-value KPIs weekly.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Scheduling tools

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S/B.E/B.A degree in engineering discipline

Construction management qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Excel

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

About FluidStack

Fluidstack is the AI Cloud Platform. We build GPU supercomputers for top AI labs, governments, and enterprises. Our customers include Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on providing a world class supercomputing experience. We put our customers first in everything we do, working hard to not just win the sale, but to win repeated business and customer referrals.

We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We expect you to care deeply about the work you do, the products you build, and the experience our customers have in every interaction with us.

You must work hard, take ownership from inception to delivery, and approach every problem with an open mind and a positive attitude. We value effectiveness, competence, and a growth mindset.

About the Role

Reporting to the Data Center Construction Director, the Data Center Project Manager will drive the planning, budgeting and risk-management engine behind Fluidstack’s global data centers. Partnering with the Construction and Design teams, you will turn ambitious capacity targets into executable project plans and ensure every stakeholder stays aligned from kick-off to customer handover.

Focus

• Build integrated schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project) covering design, procurement, construction and commissioning and own execution of the master construction schedule from site-mobilization through substantial completion and turnover.

• Own project budgets, cash-flow forecasts and change-order governance; report earned-value KPIs weekly.

• Facilitate phase-gate and 30/60/90% design reviews; maintain RACI matrices and action logs.

• Manage contract lifecycles - RFP, bid analysis, award, PCO tracking, close-out documentation.

• Identify critical-path and long-lead risks (transformers, chillers, switchgear) and drive mitigation plans.

• Act as a single source of truth for internal leadership and external partners; publish clear, concise status reports.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional project delivery teams, including project managers, construction managers, and superintendents.

• Develop staffing plans, oversee performance management, and drive talent development within the project organization.

• Lead project standups, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

• B.S/B.E/B.A degree in engineering discipline with preferred construction management qualification.

• 10+ years project-management experience in hyperscale data center, large industrial or infrastructure builds.

• PMI-PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification desirable.

• Proven record of delivering fast-track projects in multiple geographies.

• Deep knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical scopes procurement workflows and cost controls.

• Expert user of scheduling (P6/Project), cost (Procore, Ares, Excel) and collaboration (Smartsheet, Confluence) tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives and trades alike.

• Experienced in building and scaling project teams across regions and time zones.

• Strong leadership presence; able to align diverse technical and commercial stakeholders under shared goals.

• Travel 50 %+ to active sites or as needed for projects.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).

• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Austin.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.