Hyperscale Data Center Construction Lead – On-Site Columbus

Hydrogen Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center construction in the Columbus, OH area on-site. You will act as the owner’s representative, guiding projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, coordinating GC partners, engineering firms, and utilities.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, and safety, while driving procurement and interconnection efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management, with at least 4 years on data center projects.
• At least one major data center project delivered start to finish.
• Background with a developer, hyperscaler, or general contractor.
• Strong knowledge of MEP and structural systems, with MV/HV electrical, UPS, generators, and cooling a plus.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and complex GC relationships.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools.
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work on-site in the Columbus area.

Responsibilities

• Lead hyperscale data center construction from design and precon through commissioning, IST, and operational handover.
• Manage general contractors, trade partners, engineering firms, and utility providers.
• Own schedules, critical path, budgets, forecasting, change orders, and pay applications.
• Oversee electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, structural systems, and site utilities.
• Drive long-lead equipment procurement and utility interconnection coordination.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, design coordination, QA/QC, punch lists, and closeout.
• Champion a strong safety culture and report status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership.

Skills

PM leadership

Data center experience

Budget management

Scheduling tools

On-site work

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center construction in the Columbus, OH area on-site. You will act as the owner’s representative, guiding projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, coordinating GC partners, engineering firms, and utilities.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, and safety, while driving procurement and interconnection efforts.