Data Center Project Manager — Lead Mission Critical Builds

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead mission‑critical data center projects from inception to completion at our Cincinnati area operations. You will drive scope, budget, and schedule with owners, design teams, and internal leaders, ensuring robust risk management and on‑time delivery.

The role requires 3–8 years in project management with a focus on data center construction or mission-critical environments, and a solid grasp of MEP

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in data center construction or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and oversee project financials.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Travel readiness

MEP systems knowledge

Subcontractor management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead mission‑critical data center projects from inception to completion at our Cincinnati area operations. You will drive scope, budget, and schedule with owners, design teams, and internal leaders, ensuring robust risk management and on‑time delivery.

The role requires 3–8 years in project management with a focus on data center construction or mission-critical environments, and a solid grasp of MEP