Project Manager

DAMAC Digital; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMAC Digital is building the next frontier of technology infrastructure across the United States. We are assembling our founding U.S.

delivery team and seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of greenfield data center developments in the Edgerton, Kansas area. You will lead on-site execution, contractor performance, schedule integrity, cost control, and cross-functional coordination across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations, shaping

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data center construction, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven track record managing greenfield builds from site prep through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, electrical distribution, cooling infrastructure, and critical path sequencing.
• Experience working with hyperscalers, colocation developers, or top-tier mission-critical contractors is highly preferred.
• Ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and contractor management skills.
• Willingness to be on-site in our Canton, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for greenfield data center construction projects in Canton, OH.
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee site activities including civil works, structural, MEP, utilities, and critical infrastructure installation.
• Partner closely with internal teams (Design, Procurement, Development, Operations) to maintain project continuity and resolve issues proactively.
• Implement rigorous project controls, reporting, risk management, and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental requirements, and local/state regulations.
• Drive commissioning readiness and support turnover to operations.
• Represent DAMAC Digital as the on-the-ground leader for project delivery.

Skills

Data center construction

Greenfield builds

Contractor management

M&E systems

Stakeholder leadership

Job description

DAMAC Digital is building the next frontier of technology infrastructure across the United States. As part of the DAMAC Group’s global expansion, we are developing a national portfolio of state-of-the-art, hyperscale-ready data centers designed to power AI, cloud computing, and next-generation digital ecosystems.

Our mission is simple: fuel the digital future through strategically located, high-performance facilities engineered for speed, resilience, sustainability, and long-term scalability.

We are now assembling our founding U.S. delivery team — leaders who will shape how our data centers are built, governed, and brought online.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of greenfield data center developments in the Edgerton, Kansas area. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing on-site execution, contractor performance, schedule integrity, cost control, and cross-functional coordination across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations.

You will be one of the core leaders driving DAMAC Digital’s U.S. expansion, ensuring our facilities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to hyperscale-grade standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for greenfield data center construction projects in Canton, OH.
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee site activities including civil works, structural, MEP, utilities, and critical infrastructure installation.
• Partner closely with internal teams (Design, Procurement, Development, Operations) to maintain project continuity and resolve issues proactively.
• Implement rigorous project controls, reporting, risk management, and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental requirements, and local/state regulations.
• Drive commissioning readiness and support turnover to operations.
• Represent DAMAC Digital as the on-the-ground leader for project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data center construction, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven track record managing greenfield builds from site prep through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, electrical distribution, cooling infrastructure, and critical path sequencing.
• Experience working with hyperscalers, colocation developers, or top-tier mission-critical contractors is highly preferred.
• Ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and contractor management skills.
• Willingness to be on-site in our Canton, OH location.

Why Join DAMAC Digital?

• Be part of the founding U.S. delivery team shaping a national data center portfolio.
• Work on high-impact, high-visibility projects backed by a global organization.
• Build facilities that directly support the future of AI, cloud, and digital innovation.
• Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and long-term career runway as we scale across the U.S.