Hybrid Data Center Program Manager – Mission-Critical Projects

CDM Smith; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all infrastructure delivery phases.

The ideal candidate will have design-build or EPC experience spanning due diligence, site selection, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout, plus PMP certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects, including leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP (PMI) certification required within 12 months of hire or promotion.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency depends on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery of data center projects and/or programs, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day execution with major clients in the U.S.
• Leading and managing cross-functional teams to develop and execute project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Managing projects from early concept development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinating across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to support on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Managing project financial performance including forecasting, invoicing, earned value, and risk identification/escalation.
• Mentoring and leading multi-disciplinary project teams to promote collaboration and accountability.
• Solving technical problems with engineering teams and coordinating with specialists on BMS/EPMS integration issues.
• Implementing project controls, quality management, and HS&S requirements; ensuring standards are met.
• Supporting client satisfaction and repeat work through proactive communication and contract compliance.
• Leading client-facing delivery teams and managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for complex capital projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Mentoring teams

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across all infrastructure delivery phases.

The ideal candidate will have design-build or EPC experience spanning due diligence, site selection, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout, plus PMP certification within 12 months.