Global Field Project Manager – Data Center Builds

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, and schedule while managing contracts and cost forecasting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years of PM experience in data center construction, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and proficiency with construction management software. Travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of project management experience, including 3+ years in data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and integration in critical environments.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• 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 construction

Budgets & schedules

Travel readiness

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Education

Engineering or Construction mgmt degree

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

ARCO is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, and schedule while managing contracts and cost forecasting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years of PM experience in data center construction, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and proficiency with construction management software. Travel to sites is required.