Project Manager - Data Center

BOWA Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bowa Construction is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead one of the region’s largest data center projects. You will own the master schedule, supervise subcontractors, manage change orders, RFI/submittals, and coordinate with all stakeholders to keep the project on track.

The role demands high accountability, fast decision-making, and strong collaboration with the field team to deliver critical milestones while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 3+ years on large data center, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
• Experience managing subcontract buyout on projects over $150M.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the master schedule (P6).
• Lead weekly coordination meetings with subs and internal teams.
• Own the RFI, submittal, and change order processes.

Skills

Project management

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Subcontract management

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Bowa Construction is a General Contractor and Construction Management firm built on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. With a team of industry experts experienced in general contracting, design-build, and construction management, we deliver every project with passion and purpose. We are driven by the long-term impact our work has on the communities we serve.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Manager is the operational hub of the 500MW data center project. This individual owns the master schedule, subcontract management, change order process, RFI/submittal workflow, and daily coordination between all project stakeholders.

This is a high-velocity, high-accountability role on one of the largest construction projects in the region. The PM must simultaneously manage a complex schedule, a large subcontractor base, an active design process, and owner expectations — all while supporting the field team's need for timely information and decisions.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and update the master P6 schedule; hold all parties accountable to milestones
• Lead weekly OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal team huddles
• Own the full RFI process from issuance through response and field distribution
• Manage the submittal log and ensure design team review turnarounds meet schedule needs
• Oversee all subcontract scoping, buyout, award, and administration
• Manage the project change log; evaluate cost and schedule impact of all potential changes
• Prepare monthly owner reports, schedule narratives, and cost updates
• Interface with the Project Controls Manager on pay applications, budget tracking, and forecasting
• Manage procurement tracking for all long-lead equipment from PO through delivery
• Coordinate permitting milestones, inspection scheduling, and AHJ relationships
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications for submission to the owner
• Chair daily huddles during peak construction to resolve design, logistics, and field conflicts
• Manage project communication log and ensure timely responses to all owner correspondence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• 3+ years on large data center, industrial, or mission-critical projects
• Proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam
• Experience managing subcontract buyout on projects over $150M

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing projects over $200M in construction value
• Data center or hyperscale project background strongly preferred
• Experience with CPM scheduling and schedule recovery plans
• PMP certification

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 70% Employer contribution & Employee HSA contribution*
• Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family)