Onsite Data Center Project Manager

DR Power LLP; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Generac in Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Project Manager for its Data Centers team to lead project management for large industrial generator solutions—from inception to field lifecycle. You will coordinate Sales, Engineering, Operations and Service, manage scope, timelines, budgets and risks, and ensure successful delivery of complex deployments.

The role requires a engineering-focused bachelor’s degree, 5+ years PM experience, and strong GxP-like control over change orders, communications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in project management with data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in Change Order Management.
• Professional communication and escalation skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and SAP.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
• Ability to manage diverse technical workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours for emergencies or deadlines.
• Strong understanding of electrical power generation systems (paralleling, load banks, switchgear, UPS, ATS).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and flowcharts.
• Familiarity with MEP systems in Data Centers and Critical Infrastructure environments.
• Travel up to 40% (with flexibility for more if required).
• Ability to respond to onsite emergencies and critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Scope Management: Own the entire project scope—from quoting and manufacturing to shipping, installation, commissioning, warranty, and lifecycle support.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders with clear updates and risk assessments.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve milestones.
• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor budgets and forecast spending to meet financial targets.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early and communicate challenges proactively.
• Quality Resolution: Resolve onsite quality issues promptly with internal teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process optimization and best practices.

Skills

Change Order Management

Salesforce

SAP

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Smartsheet

Job description

Generac in Waukesha, WI, is seeking a Project Manager for its Data Centers team to lead project management for large industrial generator solutions—from inception to field lifecycle. You will coordinate Sales, Engineering, Operations and Service, manage scope, timelines, budgets and risks, and ensure successful delivery of complex deployments.

The role requires a engineering-focused bachelor’s degree, 5+ years PM experience, and strong GxP-like control over change orders, communications, and