Data Center Project Manager — Hybrid, Low Travel

CDM Smith; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all delivery phases.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in design-build/EPC data center projects, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with project management methodologies including budgeting, scheduling, control and assurance practices.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project goals, drivers, risks, and opportunities; ability to manage multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects and programs for major clients in the U.S.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk; coordinate cross-disciplinary teams.
• Manage project phases from concept through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, vendors, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Forecast, invoice, and identify risks/opportunities; ensure contract requirements are met.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary teams and promote collaborative project execution.
• Resolve complex issues related to integration of BMS and EPMS systems; drive technical problem solving.
• Implement project controls and H&S requirements; ensure adherence to standards.
• Proactively communicate status and drive client satisfaction and repeat work.
• Lead client-facing delivery teams and manage scope across complex capital projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction management

PMP certification

7+ years of related project leadership experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Project management software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all delivery phases.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in design-build/EPC data center projects, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development. Travel may be required.