Data Center Special Projects Leader

Switch; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Flexible/Remote Work Opportunities

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Data Center Special Projects Project Manager to lead retrofit, upgrade and expansion projects within operating data centers. You will plan, execute and deliver construction outcomes while protecting live operations and maintaining reliability.

You will coordinate with diverse teams, manage budgets and schedules, enforce safety standards, and ensure work follows MOPs/SOPs. This role supports installation and commissioning of critical infrastructure and requires flexibility for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data center project management or mission critical operations.
• Experience with contractor management and safety standards.
• Budget, scheduling and change order management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage special projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules and budgets aligned to business priorities.
• Oversee contractor safety performance and enforce site safety standards.
• Conduct safety walks and include safety reporting in project updates.
• Supervise on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Operations to schedule work during maintenance windows or low impact periods.
• Ensure all work follows approved MOPs and SOPs.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders and cost documentation; provide updates to leadership.
• Support installation and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and network infrastructure.

Skills

Data center project management

Electrical/Mechanical/IT infra

Contractor management

Budgets & schedules

Construction management

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

CAD/3D modeling tools

Job description

Switch is seeking a Data Center Special Projects Project Manager to lead retrofit, upgrade and expansion projects within operating data centers. You will plan, execute and deliver construction outcomes while protecting live operations and maintaining reliability.

You will coordinate with diverse teams, manage budgets and schedules, enforce safety standards, and ensure work follows MOPs/SOPs. This role supports installation and commissioning of critical infrastructure and requires flexibility for