Data Center Project Manager: Mission-Critical Construction

HITT Contracting Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

performance-based bonuses

premium health care coverage including

employer-matched 401(k)

wellness reimbursement program

paid holidays and time-off

other voluntary benefits and leave

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. seeks a Commercial Construction Project Manager for our Santa Clara office to lead mission-critical and data center projects across the Bay Area. You will drive preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of GC experience, deep MEP knowledge, and strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to ensure safety, quality, and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor.
• Direct experience managing mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, clean room, or similarly complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, long-lead procurement, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Adobe, JD Edwards, or comparable construction-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT's safety and quality standards.
• Manage mission-critical and data center projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, milestones, and financial performance to clients and internal leadership.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, pay applications, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with the superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, scope compliance, scheduling, and financial commitments.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for accuracy, constructability, and coordination.
• Support procurement and installation of long-lead equipment and critical MEP systems.
• Coordinate with design teams, commissioning agents, utility providers, vendors, and trade partners.
• Manage complex project logistics, phased construction, equipment turnover, and work within active environments.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions that protect the interests of HITT and the client.
• Ensure quality-control plans, testing requirements, and commissioning activities are completed and documented.
• Lead project closeout, including punch-list completion, owner training, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in construction management engineering architecture or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Adobe

JD Edwards

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. seeks a Commercial Construction Project Manager for our Santa Clara office to lead mission-critical and data center projects across the Bay Area. You will drive preconstruction through closeout, coordinating clients, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of GC experience, deep MEP knowledge, and strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to ensure safety, quality, and on-time, on-budget delivery.