Global Data Center Project Manager (Travel Required)

ARCO Design/Build; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a project manager to lead large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk while managing contracts and cost forecasting.

The role requires coordinating MEP and vendor scopes and ensuring safety, quality, and contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• Around 3-8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in data center construction or mission critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and oversee project financials.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Data center PM

Budget management

Scheduling

Subcontractors

Travel-flexible

Construction management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Construction CM software

Scheduling tools

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a project manager to lead large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk while managing contracts and cost forecasting.

The role requires coordinating MEP and vendor scopes and ensuring safety, quality, and contractual compliance.