Project Manager, Data Center Construction

The KnowIt Group; Conesville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading data solutions firm in Ohio is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple data center construction projects. The successful candidate will manage timelines, budgets, and project execution while ensuring compliance with operational standards. A strong background in project management along with relevant certifications is essential. This is a full-time, mid-senior level role that offers benefits including medical and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managing complex projects in a data center environment.
• Deep understanding of data center operations, infrastructure, and systems.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects within data center environments.
• Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with data center goals.
• Identify resource requirements and manage staffing effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Projects

MS Office, Excel & Word

Job description

Project Manager, Data Center Construction

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Project Manager to oversee and manage projects within multiple dynamic data center environments. As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of projects related to data center infrastructure, systems, and operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage resources, and drive projects to meet quality, timeline, and budgetary objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Management and Execution: Proficient in project management skills that demonstrate the ability to independently manage risk (budgets, schedules, and approaches) and convey high quality results in a meaningful way to project stakeholders. Leads diverse teams to complete the assigned project on time, on budget, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, tasks, timelines, resources, and budgets, in alignment with data center goals, business objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
• Resource Management: Identify project resource requirements, allocate personnel, and manage third‑party vendors or contractors when necessary. Outline all tasks involved in the project and delegate accordingly to available resources.
• Decision Making: Provide decision‑making support, creating and reporting business trends, helping the business run efficiently and providing guidance on cost, schedule, and identifying/evaluating risk.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, if required; and report identified risks to management and other interested parties; provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Communication Skills and Relationship Management: Act as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors. Clearly convey updates, issues, and solutions to all project stakeholders. Capable of developing and maintaining strong personal relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Code Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Scope Change Management: Monitor project scope, ensuring any changes are documented, approved, and properly integrated into the project plan.
• Operational Change Management: Ensure strict compliance with data center change management policies to mitigate risk to operational aspects of the environments that we work in.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed established standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, issue logs, and other relevant materials.
• Lessons Learned: Conduct post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvements in future projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong Communication Skills – Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form and verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Understands and demonstrates the ability to anticipate and articulate complex concepts from the customer's standpoint.
• Well Organized – Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solver – Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem‑solving situations.
• Highly Dependable – Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instructions. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Personal Attributes & Skillsets

• Self‑driven, motivated, and productive.
• Positive mindset with a can‑do attitude.
• Deep understanding of data center operations, infrastructure, networking, and systems.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards for data center management.

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desired. Relevant training and experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in successfully managing complex projects in a data center environment.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications, highly desirable.
• Microsoft Projects or equivalent.
• PMP Certification.
• MS Office, Excel & Word.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)