Lead Mission-Critical Data Center Projects (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning, managing, engineering design-build and/or EPC projects for data centers, including power, water,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design or construction projects.
• PMP certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data center projects with major clients in the U.S.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee project controls, finance, invoicing, and earned value.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

PMP certification (within 12 months of hire)

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects for clients nationwide. The role focuses on managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across all phases of infrastructure delivery.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience planning, managing, engineering design-build and/or EPC projects for data centers, including power, water,