Project Manager, Data Center

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employer-funded ESOP for all employees

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation time

Maternity leave (12 weeks paid)

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale data center initiatives from preconstruction to turnover. You will align scope, budget, and schedule with owners, design teams, and leadership, while controlling GMP contracts and change management.

Strong emphasis on risk management and critical-path coordination across all trades. The role requires 5+ years in data center or mission-critical projects, deep MEP understanding, and proven budgeting and

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and oversee project financials.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Data center experience

MEP systems

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Scheduling tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About You

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

About You

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

A Day In The Life

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations
• Develop and oversee project financials
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes

Necessary Qualifications

• Around 3-8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission critical projects
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets