Project Manager - Data Center

Churchill; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Cost Consultants (Churchill) seeks a Regional Program Manager to lead data center and infrastructure projects—from master planning through construction readiness—across multiple sites. This is a remote role in the Eastern Time Zone with occasional travel about once per quarter, overseeing budgets, schedules, safety, and quality.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in construction or program management, strong budgeting, procurement, and cross‑functional leadership for mission-critical

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Right to work in the United States.
• 7–10 years of experience in construction-focused Project Management or Program Management.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, and schedule management.
• Hands-on experience with contract negotiations, change order management, purchase orders, invoices and RFIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Preferred: Background in mission-critical, hyperscale, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Preferred: PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Preferred: OSHA certifications or other safety training.
• Preferred: Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple infrastructure projects at different stages of the construction lifecycle, including early planning and preconstruction.
• Ensure each project meets high standards for safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Manage the full project lifecycle—from design and construction through handover, closeout, and lessons learned.
• Track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders, highlighting potential risks, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Work closely with vendors, consultants, and contractors to manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Balance flexibility with financial discipline, ensuring changes in scope stay within budget and schedule limits.
• Identify and drive process improvements related to infrastructure delivery, billing tools, and operational workflows.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering accountability and alignment with broader program goals.
• Take ownership of large capital programs end-to-end, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and strategically.
• Build strong partnerships and influence across all levels of the organization to achieve successful outcomes.

Job description

Founded in 2017, Churchill Cost Consultants (Churchill) has swiftly become a leader in construction project controls and management. Our mission is to build lasting client relationships by exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled value across all projects.

We serve clients in data center, corporate real estate, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, with experience managing budgets from $1 million to $2 billion. We believe our people are our most important investment, and we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where our team members can grow, lead, and succeed.

About the Role

Churchill Cost Consultants (Churchill) is seeking an experienced Regional Program Manager to oversee large-scale data center and infrastructure initiatives for a Fortune 100 technology firm. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure, utilities, and construction across multiple data center sites. The Regional Program Manager will drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects from master planning through construction readiness—managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery. This is a remote position based in the Eastern Time Zone, with occasional travel (approximately once per quarter).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple infrastructure projects at different stages of the construction lifecycle, including early planning and preconstruction.
• Ensure each project meets high standards for safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Manage the full project lifecycle—from design and construction through handover, closeout, and lessons learned.
• Track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders, highlighting potential risks, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Work closely with vendors, consultants, and contractors to manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Balance flexibility with financial discipline, ensuring changes in scope stay within budget and schedule limits.
• Identify and drive process improvements related to infrastructure delivery, billing tools, and operational workflows.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering accountability and alignment with broader program goals.
• Take ownership of large capital programs end-to-end, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and strategically.
• Build strong partnerships and influence across all levels of the organization to achieve successful outcomes.

Required Experience

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Right to work in the United States.
• 7-10 YOE required in construction-focused Project Management or Program Management
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, and schedule management.
• Hand-on experience with contract negotiations, change order management, purchase orders, invoices and RFIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across teams and stakeholder
• Preferred: Background in mission-critical, hyperscale, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Preferred: PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Preferred: OSHA certifications or other safety training.
• Preferred: Degree in Construction Management or Engineering