Hyperscale Data Center Project Lead

SST Direct; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center construction from preconstruction to handover. You will manage schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, own budgets, and coordinate with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Preferred candidates have 10+ years of experience in hyperscale data centers, PMP/Prince2, and a track record of fast-track, multi-site delivery across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of PM experience in hyperscale data center or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with hyperscale owners/GCs and data center delivery.
• PMI-PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Proven multi-site, fast-track project delivery across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases from kickoff to turnover and handover, ensuring milestones align with objectives.
• Develop and manage integrated schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Own budgets, cash flow, cost tracking, changes, and reporting.
• Coordinate with design, construction, engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
• Facilitate design reviews, planning sessions, and coordination meetings.
• Oversee procurement activities, contracts, and closeout documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting schedule, budget, and quality.
• Prepare executive dashboards and weekly status reports for stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams across regions with staffing and mentoring.
• Travel to project sites ~50%+ to oversee progress and resolve issues.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Advanced Excel

Team mentoring

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Ares

Smartsheet

Confluence

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SST Direct is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center construction from preconstruction to handover. You will manage schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, own budgets, and coordinate with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Preferred candidates have 10+ years of experience in hyperscale data centers, PMP/Prince2, and a track record of fast-track, multi-site delivery across regions.