Hybrid Data Center Project Manager - Mission-Critical Builds

CDM Smith; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead 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 across phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience planning, managing, and delivering data center design-build and EPC projects, with exposure to power delivery, water systems, networking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing design and/or construction projects.
• PMP (PMI) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of data center projects and serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution with major clients in the U.S.
• Lead cross functional teams to develop and execute project scope, schedule, and budget, including work planning, staffing, cost control, and change management.
• Manage projects from early concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout for mission-critical facilities.
• Lead internal and external coordination across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, earned value (as applicable), and timely identification/escalation of risks and opportunities.
• Serve as a mentor and leader of multi-disciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent project execution.
• Perform and lead technical problem solving with engineering teams; coordinate with lead practitioners, quality managers, and key technical specialists to resolve complex issues related to integration BMS and EPMS systems
• Implement project controls, quality management, and H&S requirements; providing guidance and review at the project level while ensuring discipline and quality standards are adhered to.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat work by proactively communicating status, resolving issues, and ensuring deliverables meet contract requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing delivery teams; communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders; and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for complex capital projects.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Client-facing communication

Education

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

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead 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 across phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience planning, managing, and delivering data center design-build and EPC projects, with exposure to power delivery, water systems, networking, and