Project Manager | Data Center

Socket.dev; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead complex data center construction projects in Northern Virginia. This role focuses on MEP coordination, buyout, procurement, coordination, and commissioning, collaborating with owners and commissioning agents to ensure successful delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record managing data center programs, a relevant degree, and deep knowledge of building codes and commissioning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, with emphasis on MEP coordination and preconstruction.
• Proven success managing data center projects.
• Deep understanding of building codes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of MEP systems management including buyout, procurement, coordination, and commissioning.
• Approve and manage MEP and commissioning schedules, scopes of work, and subcontractor strategies.
• Oversee constructability reviews, BIM coordination, and quality control plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison with owners and commissioning agents to ensure project excellence.
• Drive project delivery, budget adherence, and schedule performance across all phases.

Skills

MEP coordination

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BIM

Commissioning software

Lean construction

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for mission-critical environments? Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead complex data center construction projects in Northern Virginia, one of the fastest-growing tech corridors in the country. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure that powers the digital world. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have deep MEP coordination experience, and are ready to lead cutting-edge builds, we want to hear from you. Data Center experience is required for this role.

Essential Functions

• Lead all aspects ofMEP systems managementincluding buyout, procurement, coordination, and commissioning.
• Approve and manageMEP and commissioning schedules, scopes of work, and subcontractor strategies.
• Overseeconstructability reviews, BIM coordination, and quality control plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison with owners and commissioning agents to ensure project excellence.
• Driveproject delivery, budget adherence, and schedule performance across all phases.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ yearsof experience in construction, with a strong focus onMEP coordination and preconstruction.
• Proven success managing data center projects.
• Deep understanding of building codes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and commissioning processes.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withhyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Familiarity withBIM tools, commissioning software, and lean construction practices.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Why Balfour Beatty?

• Work on high-profile, technically complex projects that shape the digital world.
• Join a company recognized for safety, sustainability, and innovation.
• Thrive in a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Pay Rate: $125,000-155,000/year
*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.