Global Field Project Manager - Data Center Builds

ARCO National Construction Company; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center projects from inception to completion. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk while managing GMP/lump sum contracts and forecasting costs.

Travel to project sites will be required, and you will oversee safety, quality, and contractual obligations while developing and managing the project’s financials.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years in data center 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.
• Willingness 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.

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

Project management

Data center experience

Budget management

Scheduling

Travel readiness

CM software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

ARCO National Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center projects from inception to completion. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk while managing GMP/lump sum contracts and forecasting costs.

Travel to project sites will be required, and you will oversee safety, quality, and contractual obligations while developing and managing the project’s financials.