Hyperscale Data Center Project Lead – On-Site (Columbus)

Hydrogen Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Project Manager to act as the owner's representative for hyperscale data center construction, guiding projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. You will lead schedules, budgets, and stakeholders, oversee MEP/structural systems, coordinate with GC partners and utility providers, and ensure safety.

This on-site role requires 8+ years PM experience, data center delivery, and a degree in Construction Management, Engineering,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction project management, incl. data centers.
• 4+ years on data center projects from start to finish.
• Experience with developers, hyperscalers, or GC relationships.
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical, UPS, generators, cooling.
• Experience with multimillion-dollar budgets and GC relationships.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6/Procore/Bluebeam or equivalents.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture or equivalent experience.
• On-site work in the Columbus area.

Responsibilities

• Lead hyperscale data center construction from design through commissioning and turnover.
• 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 interconnection coordination.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, design coordination, QA/QC, punch lists, and closeout.
• Report status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and champion safety.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Hydrogen Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Project Manager to act as the owner's representative for hyperscale data center construction, guiding projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. You will lead schedules, budgets, and stakeholders, oversee MEP/structural systems, coordinate with GC partners and utility providers, and ensure safety.

This on-site role requires 8+ years PM experience, data center delivery, and a degree in Construction Management, Engineering,