Hybrid Data Center Project Manager — Lead Delivery

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

Job summary

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

The role requires experience in data center delivery, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development, with strong leadership and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects with major clients in the U.S.
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across project phases.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Mentor and lead multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with practitioners and quality managers to resolve complex issues related to BMS/EPMS integration.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional leadership

MS Word

MS Excel

Verbal communication

Education

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

PMP certification (within 12 months)

Tools

PM software

Job description

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

The role requires experience in data center delivery, including power delivery, water systems, networking, and civil site development, with strong leadership and client-facing skills.