Hyperscale Data Center Project Leader

Instrata; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrata in Chandler, AZ seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You’ll serve as on-site leader, coordinate crews, manage schedules and resources, and maintain alignment with customers, general contractors, and partners.

Requirements include 6–10 years in data center projects, 3–5 years of site leadership, and PMP/RTPM/BICSI certification; Smartsheet, Procore,

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience managing large-scale data center or critical infrastructure projects.
• 3–5 years in project management, site leadership, or supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• RTPM, PMP, or BICSI Technician certification required; RCDD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the Project: Serve as the primary site contact for customers, general contractors, and partners, ensuring alignment on goals, progress, and expectations.
• Drive Execution: Oversee daily construction activities for hyperscale data center projects—tracking progress, identifying obstacles, and keeping milestones on schedule.
• Coordinate Resources: Manage staffing, materials, and logistics to meet installation and project requirements while minimizing downtime and delays.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with field staff, clients, and leadership to drive clarity, address issues, and ensure accountability.
• Maintain Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to project drawings, Division 27/28 specifications, and QA/QC standards. Oversee submittals, RFIs, and documentation.
• Lead by Example: Partner with field leadership to mentor Foremen, Field Engineers, and technicians—building capability and advancing career development.
• Monitor & Report: Oversee change orders, documentation, and project close-out deliverables while maintaining accurate progress tracking and margin visibility.
• Champion Safety: Partner with safety teams to enforce protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and support a zero-incident culture on every site.
• Communicate Proactively: Keep leadership and clients informed through timely reporting, issue escalation, and forward-looking planning.
• Deliver with Precision: Manage inspections, punch list resolution, and MVP turnover with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Procore

Power BI

Job description

Instrata in Chandler, AZ seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction from planning through completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You’ll serve as on-site leader, coordinate crews, manage schedules and resources, and maintain alignment with customers, general contractors, and partners.

Requirements include 6–10 years in data center projects, 3–5 years of site leadership, and PMP/RTPM/BICSI certification; Smartsheet, Procore,