Hyperscale Infrastructure Project Manager

ascendingdc; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AscendingDC in Florida is seeking a high-impact Project Manager to oversee the construction and deployment of 50MW+ hyperscale power plants, guiding the project from raw land to a fully energized facility and acting as the primary contact for utility companies, contractors, and hyperscale cloud clients.

You will lead the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases, coordinate high-voltage interconnections with utilities, and manage onsite generation assets including natural gas

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale energy or data center infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of navigating utility interconnection and permitting processes in the Southeast U.S.
• Project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the EPC phases of large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Manage high-voltage interconnection processes with Florida utility providers (e.g., FPL, Duke Energy).
• Oversee installation of onsite generation assets, including natural gas turbines, hydrogen-ready engines, and UPS systems.
• Control project budgets exceeding $50M, maintaining timelines and OSHA safety standards.
• Facilitate onsite inspections and ensure deployments meet Open Compute Project (OCP) and Tier III/IV data center standards.

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

Job description

Location:FL

Position Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time

Role Summary: We are looking for a high-impact Project Manager to oversee the construction and deployment of 50MW+ hyperscale power plants. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from raw land to a fully energized facility, acting as the primary point of contact for utility companies, contractors, and hyperscale cloud clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases of large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Manage high-voltage interconnection processes with Florida utility providers (e.g., FPL, Duke Energy), ensuring timely substation and line construction.
• Oversee the installation of onsite generation assets, including natural gas turbines, hydrogen-ready engines, and UPS systems.
• Control project budgets exceeding $50M, maintaining strict adherence to timelines and safety (OSHA) standards.
• Facilitate onsite inspections and ensure all deployments meet Open Compute Project (OCP) and Tier III/IV data center standards.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale energy or data center infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of navigating utility interconnection and permitting processes in the Southeast U.S.
• Project management certification is preferred.