Mission-Critical Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Mentorship and leadership development

Access to landmark construction项目

Job summary

MPI is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead highly technical, mission-critical construction projects in Columbus. You will manage end-to-end delivery from preconstruction to closeout, directing cross-functional teams of engineers, PMs, and field leaders while maintaining strict safety, quality, and budget standards.

The ideal candidate has a track record in data center or mission-critical facilities, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Experience as Senior Project Manager or Mission Critical Project Manager leading large-scale projects.
• Proven success managing data center construction, mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, industrial, or similarly complex projects.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and contract management experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of construction operations, building systems, and project delivery methods.
• Experience overseeing projects with significant mechanical, electrical, and technical infrastructure components.
• Strong financial acumen and forecasting capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of mission critical construction projects including data centers and other technically complex developments.
• Manage all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and oversee budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and procurement strategies.
• Drive performance to meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and field leadership.
• Manage client relationships and serve as trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, risk mitigation, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and ownership groups.
• Lead owner meetings, project reviews, and executive-level communications.
• Mentor and develop junior project management staff.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, value engineering, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure successful project delivery with exceptional client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Data center construction

Contract management

Scheduling

Job description

MPI is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead highly technical, mission-critical construction projects in Columbus. You will manage end-to-end delivery from preconstruction to closeout, directing cross-functional teams of engineers, PMs, and field leaders while maintaining strict safety, quality, and budget standards.

The ideal candidate has a track record in data center or mission-critical facilities, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and excellent stakeholder management.