Program Manager - Data Center

Metric Geo; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Metric Geo, a leading national engineering consultancy, seeks a Data Center Program Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex data center projects across Texas, Ohio, and the Midwest.

This role blends strategic business development and technical leadership, perfect for a licensed civil engineer who can manage client relationships, guide project teams, and drive growth within a flat, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PE license required; civil or related background.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of site entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure design.
• Proven ability to manage both project delivery and client development (50/50).

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle data center projects from planning to commissioning.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams across civil, power, and infrastructure.
• Partner with clients to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical standards across programs.
• Develop and execute business development strategies including proposals and presentations.
• Build relationships with tech, telecom, and hyperscale clients.
• Integrate BIM, CAD, and AI into project workflows.
• Mentor and develop project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Mentoring

Travel

Team coordination

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Civil engineering degree

Tools

BIM

CAD

AI

ProjectWise

Newforma

Job description

A leading national engineering consultancy is seeking a Data Center Program Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary data center and mission-critical projects across Texas, Ohio, and the Midwest.

This role blends strategic business development and technical leadership, perfect for a licensed civil engineer who can manage client relationships, guide project teams, and drive growth within a flat, collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead full lifecycle data center projects, from site planning and entitlements through design, construction, and commissioning
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams spanning civil, power, and infrastructure disciplines
• Partner with clients to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical standards across multiple concurrent programs
• Develop and execute business development strategies, including client pursuit planning, proposals, and presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tech, telecom, and hyperscale clients
• Integrate advanced digital tools (BIM, CAD, AI) into project workflows
• Mentor and develop emerging technical and project management talent

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a civil or related background
• Experience with data center or mission-critical facilities
• Strong understanding of site entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure design
• Proven ability to manage both project delivery and client development (ideally 50/50 split)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial, big-picture mindset
• Comfortable leading pursuits and guiding multi-office teams in a flat, collaborative organization
• Ability to travel as needed across project locations

Preferred

• 15-20+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ in program or project management
• Experience managing hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical facility projects
• Familiarity with digital project management tools (e.g., ProjectWise, Newforma)
• Strong presence in industry networks or professional organizations

Why This Role

• High-visibility leadership position with influence across multiple regions
• Flexible base location with hybrid work options
• Base compensation north of $200K, plus performance-based bonus
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and PTO
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values autonomy, innovation, and mentorship