Data Center Project Manager

Australia-Employment; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead data center construction projects in Fredericksburg, VA, with potential travel along the East Coast. The role focuses on core & shell, interior fit-out, and full project delivery, requiring strong leadership and coordination with stakeholders.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering, at least five years PM experience, and proficiency with project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in construction, data center focus.
• Experience in ground-up construction, core & shell, interior fit-out, hyperscale data centers.
• Proficient in project management software; PMP a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and inspire diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of data center construction projects.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and schedules; communicate expectations clearly.
• Estimate resources and manage budget and allocations.
• Plan, schedule, and track timelines using PM tools.
• Direct and manage project development from start to finish.
• Identify dependencies and critical path; manage scope changes.
• Deliver progress reports, proposals, and documentation.
• Conduct post mortems and compile recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Risk management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Data Center Project Manager

$110000 - $175000 per year | Fredericksburg, VA | On-site | Permanent

MISSION CRITICAL PROJECT MANAGER | DATA CENTERS | CORE & SHELL + INTERIOR FIT-OUT | FREDERICKSBURG, VA + TRAVEL

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing team focused on mission critical and data center construction projects. This position is based in the Fredericksburg, VA area, with opportunities and potential travel throughout Northern Virginia and the East Coast.

The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing data center projects, with a background in core & shell construction, interior fit-out, or both.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus potential

Career Growth: Opportunity to grow within an expanding mission-critical construction organization

High-Profile Projects: Work on complex data center + mission critical projects

Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of projects while developing and mentoring team members

Client Exposure: Direct interaction with clients and key project stakeholders

Travel Opportunities: Potential projects throughout Northern Virginia + the East Coast

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced construction and project management professionals

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of data center construction projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and schedules, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, and manage project budget and project resource allocation.
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, and delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry, with a focus on data center projects.
• Proven experience in ground-up construction, mechanical, Hyperscale Data Center, core & shell, mission critical, and interior fit-out projects.
• Experience with project execution, scheduling, and change orders.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage, influence, and inspire a diverse team to achieve shared goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and manage project risks and issues.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.