Data Center Project Manager — Hybrid, Mission-Critical

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

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has experience planning, managing and engineering design-build or EPC data center projects, including power, water systems, networking, and civil 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, including leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP (PMI) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects to major U.S. clients, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Manage cross-functional teams to develop and execute project scope and budgeting.
• Oversee design through construction, commissioning and closeout of mission-critical facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, vendors and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting and invoicing, and escalate risks and opportunities.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary project teams to promote collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has experience planning, managing and engineering design-build or EPC data center projects, including power, water systems, networking, and civil site development.