Data Center Project Manager – Hybrid Lead for Mission-Critical Builds

CDM Smith; Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects nationwide from concept through closeout. This role emphasizes scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management with multi-disciplinary teams and key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience in design-build or EPC delivery for data centers, with power delivery, water systems, networking, and site development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects.
• PMP (PMI) certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of data center projects and programs, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution with major clients in the U.S.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop and execute project scope, schedule, and budget, including work planning, staffing, cost control, and change management.
• Manage projects from early concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout for mission-critical facilities.
• Lead internal and external coordination across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, earned value (as applicable), and timely identification/escalation of risks and opportunities.
• Serve as a mentor and leader of multi-disciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent project execution.
• Perform and lead technical problem solving with engineering teams; coordinating with lead practitioners, quality managers, and key technical specialists to resolve complex issues related to integration BMS and EPMS systems
• Implement project controls, quality management, and H&S requirements; providing guidance and review at the project level while ensuring discipline and quality standards are adhered to.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat work by proactively communicating status, resolving issues, and ensuring deliverables meet contract requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to lead client-facing delivery teams; communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders; and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for complex capital projects.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control methodologies

Project management software

Finance and accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects nationwide from concept through closeout. This role emphasizes scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management with multi-disciplinary teams and key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience in design-build or EPC delivery for data centers, with power delivery, water systems, networking, and site development.