Data Center Project Manager

Instrata; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrata in Chandler, AZ seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You’ll serve as on-site leader, coordinate crews, manage schedules and resources, and maintain alignment with customers, general contractors, and partners.

Requirements include 6–10 years in data center projects, 3–5 years of site leadership, and PMP/RTPM/BICSI certification; Smartsheet, Procore,

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience managing large-scale data center or critical infrastructure projects.
• 3–5 years in project management, site leadership, or supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• RTPM, PMP, or BICSI Technician certification required; RCDD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the Project: Serve as the primary site contact for customers, general contractors, and partners, ensuring alignment on goals, progress, and expectations.
• Drive Execution: Oversee daily construction activities for hyperscale data center projects—tracking progress, identifying obstacles, and keeping milestones on schedule.
• Coordinate Resources: Manage staffing, materials, and logistics to meet installation and project requirements while minimizing downtime and delays.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with field staff, clients, and leadership to drive clarity, address issues, and ensure accountability.
• Maintain Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to project drawings, Division 27/28 specifications, and QA/QC standards. Oversee submittals, RFIs, and documentation.
• Lead by Example: Partner with field leadership to mentor Foremen, Field Engineers, and technicians—building capability and advancing career development.
• Monitor & Report: Oversee change orders, documentation, and project close-out deliverables while maintaining accurate progress tracking and margin visibility.
• Champion Safety: Partner with safety teams to enforce protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and support a zero-incident culture on every site.
• Communicate Proactively: Keep leadership and clients informed through timely reporting, issue escalation, and forward-looking planning.
• Deliver with Precision: Manage inspections, punch list resolution, and MVP turnover with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Procore

Power BI

Job description

Are you a strategic builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments? We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects—ensuring safety, precision, and performance from planning through completion.

In this role, you’ll be the on-site leader driving execution, communication, and collaboration across teams. You’ll align project scope, schedules, and resources while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. From managing timelines to coaching field teams, your leadership will ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and beyond client expectations.

What You’ll Do – Lead with Clarity. Build with Purpose.

• Own the Project: Serve as the primary site contact for customers, general contractors, and partners, ensuring alignment on goals, progress, and expectations.
• Drive Execution: Oversee daily construction activities for hyperscale data center projects—tracking progress, identifying obstacles, and keeping milestones on schedule.
• Coordinate Resources: Manage staffing, materials, and logistics to meet installation and project requirements while minimizing downtime and delays.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with field staff, clients, and leadership to drive clarity, address issues, and ensure accountability.
• Maintain Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to project drawings, Division 27/28 specifications, and QA/QC standards. Oversee submittals, RFIs, and documentation.
• Lead by Example: Partner with field leadership to mentor Foremen, Field Engineers, and technicians—building capability and advancing career development.
• Monitor & Report: Oversee change orders, documentation, and project close-out deliverables while maintaining accurate progress tracking and margin visibility.
• Champion Safety: Partner with safety teams to enforce protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and support a zero-incident culture on every site.
• Communicate Proactively: Keep leadership and clients informed through timely reporting, issue escalation, and forward-looking planning.
• Deliver with Precision: Manage inspections, punch list resolution, and MVP turnover with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

What You Bring

• 6–10 years of experience managing large-scale data center or critical infrastructure projects.
• 3–5 years in project management, site leadership, or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, OSP/ISP, and low-voltage systems.
• Working knowledge of Division 27/28 systems, commissioning, and QA/QC workflows.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, Power BI, and other project management tools.
• OSHA 30 and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to align diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• RTPM, PMP, or BICSI Technician certification required; RCDD preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Lead some of the most complex, high-performance data center projects in the industry.
• Growth: Build your career in a company that invests in development, leadership, and innovation.
• Collaboration: Partner with skilled teams across engineering, safety, and operations.
• Excellence: Work with cutting-edge infrastructure and technology that shape the digital future.
• Culture: Be part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and professional growth.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed on active construction sites—adherence to safety protocols required.
• Regular standing, walking, climbing, and use of tools and technology.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform site inspections as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required to support project sites or regional operations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re a proven leader who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and delivering excellence at scale, we’d love to meet you. and help us power the future of data infrastructure at Instrata.