Lead Project Manager - Engineering Design - Data Center

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus potential

Impactful work

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Lead Project Manager to guide multidisciplinary engineering design projects from early planning through final construction-ready documents. You will lead project teams, build strong client relationships, and help ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

You will mentor team members, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks while fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6+ years in the AEC industry with increasing project responsibilities.
• 2+ years in project management, preferably multidisciplinary.
• Experience with large-scale industrial or campus-style developments is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams from planning through construction documents.
• Coordinate architecture and engineering efforts for data center campuses.
• Build and maintain client, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Facilitate meetings, reviews, and coordination sessions.
• Oversee design packages, drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Support quality management and technical reviews.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and project profitability.
• Identify risks and opportunities and keep stakeholders informed.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Ownership

Community impact

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, we are passionate about improving communities through expert engineering and design. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make an impact.

Our Data Center team delivers multidisciplinary engineering and design services for some of the world's most innovative companies. These projects represent some of the largest and most complex infrastructure developments in the country, creating opportunities to solve challenging technical problems, collaborate across disciplines, and shape the facilities that support global connectivity.

We are seeking a Lead Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering design projects from early planning through final construction-ready documents. In this role, you will guide project teams, build strong client relationships, and help ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. You'll work alongside talented professionals across multiple disciplines while leading projects that support some of the industry's most advanced and fast-paced developments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project planning efforts, including defining project scope, milestones, schedules, deliverables, and project goals.
• Manage project execution from concept design through final issued-for-construction documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary architecture and engineering teams to support the successful delivery of large-scale data center campuses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders through proactive communication and responsive service.
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions while driving accountability and progress across project teams.
• Oversee the development and delivery of engineering and architectural design packages, including drawings, models, reports, calculations, and related project documentation.
• Support quality management efforts by coordinating technical reviews and helping ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality work.
• Manage project budgets, monitor financial performance, track project profitability, and support contract administration activities.
• Identify and proactively address project risks, challenges, and opportunities while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Mentor and support team members while fostering collaboration, professional development, and project success.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• 6+ years of experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, with increasing project responsibilities.
• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting multidisciplinary engineering or architectural projects.
• Experience leading or coordinating large-scale industrial, mission‑critical, or campus‑style developments is beneficial.
• Understanding of engineering and design processes, project delivery methods, contracts, budgeting, and project controls.
• Ability to successfully manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and delivering quality work.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.

National Pay Range$100,000-$175,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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