Data Center Project Manager — Hybrid Role

CDM Smith; Augusta (GA); 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. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The role entails planning, design build/ EPC delivery, and strong collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project success for high-impact facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects, including experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP (PMI) certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery of data center projects and/or programs, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution with major clients in the U.S.
• Leading and managing cross functional teams to develop and execute project scope, schedule, and budget, including work planning, staffing, cost control, and change management.
• Managing projects from early concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout for mission-critical facilities.
• Leading internal and external coordination across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Managing project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, earned value (as applicable), and timely identification/escalation of risks and opportunities.
• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi-disciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The role entails planning, design build/ EPC delivery, and strong collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project success for high-impact facilities.