Project Manager – Data Center Projects

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Richardson (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Vacation Time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Project Manager – Data Center Projects to lead large-scale data center construction efforts. The role starts remotely with travel to project sites about 3 days per week, overseeing activities from preconstruction through IST and turnover.

You will own complex, high-value projects across the lifecycle, coordinating with design teams, field leadership, OEMs, and client operations. Strong growth potential and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience delivering $20M+ construction projects on fast-track schedules.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical power/cooling infrastructure.
• Knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, BMS, and EPMS.
• Understanding of data center redundancy configurations including N, N+1, and 2N.
• Hands-on exposure to L1–L5 commissioning and IST.
• Experience managing long-lead equipment procurement, vendor coordination, FAT and SAT activities.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Procore and construction cost management tools.
• Strong knowledge of change control, RFIs, change orders, cost forecasting, and project risk management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data center construction projects from preconstruction to turnover.
• Lead project scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor management, and commissioning activities.
• Manage QA/QC, documentation, and turnover processes.
• Collaborate with design teams, field leadership, OEMs, and client operations.

Skills

Construction PM

Data center experience

Budget management

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

IST/L1–L5

Change control

Education

PMP/CCM credential

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

We are hiring a Project Manager – Data Center Projects for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity in the Richardson, TX / DFW area. The position will start remotely with travel to project sites as needed, likely around 3 days per week. This role supports large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects and will oversee projects from preconstruction and procurement through construction, L1–L5 commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final turnover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Data Center Construction Project Manager looking to take ownership of complex, high-value mission-critical projects. You will have visibility across the entire project lifecycle and work closely with design teams, field leadership, OEMs, commissioning providers, BMS/EPMS integrators, and client operations. The position offers strong growth potential in the rapidly expanding data center sector, along with a competitive $130K–$140K base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of construction project management experience
• 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience
• Experience delivering $20M+ construction projects on fast-track schedules
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical power/cooling infrastructure
• Knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, BMS, and EPMS
• Understanding of data center redundancy configurations including N, N+1, and 2N
• Hands-on exposure to L1–L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Experience managing long-lead equipment procurement, vendor coordination, FAT and SAT activities
• Experience developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Experience with Procore and construction cost management tools
• Strong knowledge of change control, RFIs, change orders, cost forecasting, and project risk management
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier concepts and TIA-942 resiliency ratings
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines
• Experience with phased data center turnover and upgrades in live/energized environments
• Experience developing or executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management credential
• Experience coordinating commissioning providers, OEMs, BMS/EPMS integrators, and client operations

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 30% Data Center Construction & MEP Coordination
• 25% Commissioning L1–L5 & IST
• 20% Project Scheduling, Cost & Risk Management
• 15% Procurement & Vendor Management
• 10% QA/QC, Documentation & Turnover

Daily Responsibilities

• 30% Project & Construction Management
• 30% Schedule, Cost, Risk & Procurement Management
• 40% Team, Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration

The Offer

• $130K–$140K base salary
• Performance bonus eligible
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Growth opportunities within the mission-critical/data center sector

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Brenda Del Toro