Design Execution Project Manager - Augusta & Savannah GA

Apex Systems; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 172,200,000 - 257,611,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a Design Execution Project Manager to lead design through construction drawings, coordinating internal teams and external partners across campus planning and design phases.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a track record in design/construction management, with remote work and travel between Augusta, Savannah, and GA sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA) preferred or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in design and/or construction project management.
• Experience with data center design and/or construction.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners.
• Facilitate large scale workshops as necessary.
• Author scopes of work for contracts and gain stakeholder alignment.
• Issue and administer contracts.
• Define and track deliverables from various parties.
• Track cost, schedule, progress, and scope.
• Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope, and progress.
• Build optimal design teams from internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage changes to project scope and design contracts.
• Facilitate technical decisions in line with project needs.
• Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction.
• Provide clear communication with stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure engineering information is issued to the right party, at the right time, in the right format.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Education

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

Job description

# Design Execution Project Manager - Augusta & Savannah GAApply**Job#: 3053881****Job Description:****Data Center Design Execution Project Manager****Location:** remote with frequent travel Georgia to align with Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings.**Company**Apex Systems**Job Description**The Design Project Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from campus planning / basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. This includes building matrixed design teams from internal stakeholders and external design service partners, facilitating execution planning, and overseeing construction administration services provided by design partners in support of construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building construction and/or design, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.**Responsibilities**• Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders• Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners• Facilitate large scale workshops as necessary• Author scopes of work for contracts and gain stakeholder alignment• Issue and administer contracts• Define and track deliverables from various parties• Track cost, schedule, progress, and scope• Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope, and progress• Build optimal design teams from internal stakeholders and external partners• Manage changes to project scope and design contracts• Facilitate technical decisions in line with project needs• Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction• Provide clear communication with stakeholders and partners• Ensure engineering information is issued to the right party, at the right time, in the right format**Requirements**• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field• Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA) preferred or equivalent experience• Experience with data center design and/or construction preferred• 7+ years of experience in design and/or construction project management• Strong understanding of construction principles and practices• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams• Experience preparing project plans and specifications• Experience drafting scopes of work• Knowledge of government regulations• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Strong leadership and organizational skills• Ability to work independently and within a team *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Atlanta, GA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $90 per hour