Mission-Critical Data Center Lead: Retrofit & Expansion PM

Vertage Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead live hyperscale data center retrofit, modernization, and capacity expansion projects from planning through closeout.

You will manage Construction Managers, field teams, and subcontractors, coordinate BMS/EPMS/MEP scopes, own schedules and budgets, and communicate progress to clients and stakeholders. Onsite, contract-to-hire, 12 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mission critical or data center PM
• Hands-on Construction Manager experience
• Experience with retrofit, modernization, or capacity expansion
• MEP knowledge including cooling and power distribution
• Strong budget, scheduling, forecasting, and client communication

Responsibilities

• Lead mission critical construction projects from planning through closeout
• Manage Construction Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and trade partners
• Coordinate BMS, EPMS, MEP scopes (cooling, electrical, mechanical, structural)
• Own project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
• Coordinate site surveys, feasibility assessments, RFIs, submittals, and change management
• Provide leadership to construction and field teams and communicate progress to clients

Skills

Data center PM

Construction Manager

Live retrofit experience

Budget & schedule management

Stakeholder communication

MOPs/BMS/EPMS knowledge

Job description

Vertage Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead live hyperscale data center retrofit, modernization, and capacity expansion projects from planning through closeout.

You will manage Construction Managers, field teams, and subcontractors, coordinate BMS/EPMS/MEP scopes, own schedules and budgets, and communicate progress to clients and stakeholders. Onsite, contract-to-hire, 12 months.