Data Center Project Manager – Mission-Critical Delivery

CDM Smith; Topeka (KS); 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. This role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning, managing design-build and EPC projects, including power delivery, 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.
• PMP certification required within 12 months of hire or promo to Approved Project Manager list.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects and programs for major clients in the U.S.
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across all phases.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Mentor and lead project teams to ensure quality and schedules are met.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, invoicing, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

PM 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. This role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning, managing design-build and EPC projects, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development.