Hybrid Data Center Project Manager

CDM Smith; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning, managing, engineering of design build, and/or EPC projects for data centers, with travel and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience managing design/construction projects.
• PMP certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects from concept through turnover.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for complex programs.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Provide mentorship to multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Project management software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning, managing, engineering of design build, and/or EPC projects for data centers, with travel and strong