Mission-Critical Data Center Project Lead

Jobot; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Career growth

High-profile projects

Travel opportunities

Leadership opportunity

Client exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data center construction projects in the Fredericksburg, VA area, with potential travel across the East Coast. The role focuses on core & shell and interior fit-out, requiring a strong background in mission-critical environments and ground-up construction.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project management for data centers, PMP or equivalent certification is a plus, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry, with a focus on data center projects.
• Proven experience in ground-up construction, mechanical, Hyperscale Data Center, core & shell, mission critical, and interior fit-out projects.
• Experience with project execution, scheduling, and change orders.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage, influence, and inspire a diverse team to achieve shared goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and manage project risks and issues.
• PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of data center construction projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and schedules, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals, and manage project budget and project resource allocation.
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, and delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data center construction projects in the Fredericksburg, VA area, with potential travel across the East Coast. The role focuses on core & shell and interior fit-out, requiring a strong background in mission-critical environments and ground-up construction.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project management for data centers, PMP or equivalent certification is a plus, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and