Principal Engineering Project Manager - Data Center Mission Critical

Enercon Services, Inc.; Emeryville (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc.'s Data Center Mission Critical Group seeks a Principal Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering projects, craft proposals, and oversee schedules, risk management, and budgets. You will guide engineers, designers, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality results and maintain client satisfaction.

The role offers bases in multiple U.S. locations or remote work, with travel 10-15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PMP certification with 10+ years in data-center engineering consulting
• Minimum 6 years as PM or engineer with an engineering consulting firm on data center projects
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience with hyperscale data centers as consultant or directly
• Skilled in cost/workhour estimating and proposal development
• Ability to manage scope, schedule and cost across multiple projects
• Knowledge of earned value management and progress reporting
• Experience with contract language and NDAs
• Budgeting and accounting process familiarity
• Strong coordination, leadership and communication skills
• MS Project/Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficiency
• Willingness to travel 10-15% of time

Responsibilities

• Lead client and team relationships; deliver exceptional service and foster partnerships
• Direct projects by developing detailed engineering proposals, managing schedules, and recovery plans
• Create work plans, risk management, comms plans, and WBS for execution
• Oversee schedules and financial health; apply scheduling tools
• Manage engineers, designers, subcontractors; ensure quality deliverables
• Maintain client relationships, manage scope, support proposals and opportunities
• Plan, implement and supervise client contracts; travel to facilities as needed

Skills

Project management

Budget & cost estimating

Scheduling

Proposal development

Risk management

Client relations

Team leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

ENERCON’s Data Center Mission Critical Group is seeking a Principal Engineering Project Manager to join the team. In this dynamic role, you will lead engineering projects, collaborate with technical teams to create detailed proposals, and manage all aspects of project execution, including schedules, risk management, and financial health. You'll drive client satisfaction through effective communication, high-quality deliverables, and strong relationship-building, while overseeing the work of engineers, designers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

This position can be based in one of the following locations:

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• Ohio
• Texas
• Remote in the US

Overview

ENERCON’s Data Center Mission Critical Group is seeking a Principal Engineering Project Manager to join the team. In this dynamic role, you will lead engineering projects, collaborate with technical teams to create detailed proposals, and manage all aspects of project execution, including schedules, risk management, and financial health. You'll drive client satisfaction through effective communication, high-quality deliverables, and strong relationship-building, while overseeing the work of engineers, designers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

This position can be based in one of the following locations:

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• San Francisco, CA region
• Virginia
• Ohio
• Texas
• Remote in the US

Responsibilities

Every day offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, inspiring your team to craft innovative engineering solutions while driving projects to success. You’ll not only manage timelines and resources but also empower your engineers, strengthen client partnerships, and uncover new possibilities, all while delivering exceptional service and shaping the future of the business with each project you lead.

• Client & Team Relations: Demonstrate professionalism and dedication, providing exceptional service to both clients and teammates, while fostering positive relationships
• Project Leadership: Lead projects by collaborating with technical colleagues to develop detailed engineering proposals, managing schedules, and executing recovery plans when needed
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive work plans, risk management strategies, communication plans, and work breakdown structures to ensure smooth project execution
• Scheduling & Financial Management: Oversee project schedules, apply advanced scheduling tools, and manage the financial health of projects, ensuring timely reporting and performance tracking
• Team & Resource Management: Manage engineers, designers, and subcontractors, ensuring quality deliverables, while supporting internal standards and resource management
• Client & Business Development: Maintain strong client relationships, manage project scope, and support marketing efforts, including proposal preparation and identifying new opportunities
• Contract & Project Oversight: Plan, implement, and supervise client contracts, ensuring successful project execution, while traveling to client facilities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR PMP Certification and 10 years experience in engineering consulting, project manager or data center
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a project manager or engineer with an engineering consulting firm doing data center projects
• PMP certification preferred
• The ideal candidate has worked with a hyperscale data center directly or indirectly as a consultant, which is required
• Skilled in cost / workhour estimating and proposal development and review
• Capable of reporting on and managing scope, schedule, and cost for multiple projects executing simultaneously
• Knowledge in earned value management and progress reporting
• Experienced in contract and non-disclosure agreement language development and review
• Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes
• Strong coordination and team building skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Ability to read and write technically and coherently
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel between 10%-15% of the time which may include fieldwork; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs

Compensation Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

THE compensation range listed is a good‑faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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