Hyperscale Data Center Project Lead

E2 Optics, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunities for professional growth

BICSI training facilities

Supportive and inclusive work env.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

E2 Optics in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center initiatives. You will plan, schedule, track costs, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across sites, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in construction or data center projects, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), PMP preferred, and comfort with travel. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, BICSI training, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• PMP preferred.
• 3+ years of construction, telecommunications, or data center project management experience.
• Exposure to hyperscale or large-scale data center environments preferred.
• Experience managing schedule, cost, forecasting, and change.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of hyperscale projects.
• Maintain schedules, cost tracking, and forecast accuracy.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with drawings, specifications, BIM models, and hyperscale client standards.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, access, sequencing and logistics to support sustained production at scale.
• Identify execution risks early and implement corrective actions before impacts scale.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day interface with customer and GC representatives.
• Travel as required by E2 Optics.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Data center / hyperscale

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred); equivalent experience

Tools

BIM models

BICSI training

Job description

E2 Optics in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center initiatives. You will plan, schedule, track costs, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across sites, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in construction or data center projects, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), PMP preferred, and comfort with travel. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, BICSI training, and an inclusive work environment.