Data Centre Project Manager: Lead Infra & Construction

Daksta; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Global data centre projects

Job summary

Daksta is seeking a Project Manager specializing in data centre projects to lead end‑to‑end construction and infrastructure initiatives. You will manage plans, schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships while coordinating diverse teams to ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree related to project management or construction, plus experience in large‑scale data centre projects and strong knowledge of PM methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing data centre construction or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of data centre construction and infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Manage procurement processes, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and resource allocation.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders with milestones and metrics.
• Foster strong client relationships to meet or exceed requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

MS Project

Primavera

PMP

PRINCE2

Construction Management

Data Centre Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management / Engineering / Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Daksta is seeking a Project Manager specializing in data centre projects to lead end‑to‑end construction and infrastructure initiatives. You will manage plans, schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships while coordinating diverse teams to ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree related to project management or construction, plus experience in large‑scale data centre projects and strong knowledge of PM methodologies.