Project Manager, (Data Center Refresh & Asset Modernization)

Iron Mountain; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with travel

Up to 40% travel

Health, retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Learning & growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager, Data Center Refresh & Asset Modernization, to join our Facilities and Construction Project Management team. In this role, you’ll lead capital refresh projects and equipment upgrades across live facilities, ensuring uninterrupted uptime for customers while extending site lifecycle and efficiency.

Working with dedicated engineering, cost, and operations teams, you’ll translate complex retrofits into seamless, zero-disruption deliveries,

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in critical facilities engineering, MEP retrofits, or project management within live data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of data center MEP infrastructure and live-site governance (MOPs, RAMS, isolation permits).
• A university degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical trade experience.
• Proficiency in reading CAD/BIM layouts, single-line electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• A calm, collaborative approach under pressure with strong organizational skills and an uncompromising commitment to safety and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Lead Live-Environment Execution: Manage day-to-day site delivery for capital refresh projects—including cooling, electrical, BMS, and life-safety renewals—under strict MOPs, RAMS, and isolation protocols.
• Coordinate Cutovers & Operations: Partner with local DCOps teams to align work windows, security access, and temporary utility skids or bypass equipment during active swaps without impacting customer SLAs.
• Drive Quality & Commissioning: Enforce IMDC zero-harm safety policies, track contractor quality, witness static testing, and coordinate Level 1–5 commissioning re-testing and closeout handovers.
• Support Long-Term Asset Planning: Conduct site diagnostic surveys and gather field data, maintenance logs, and operational risk records to inform 5-Year Master Refresh plans and feasibility studies.
• Deliver Local CapEx Projects: Assist in executing local Maintenance Growth and OPS Recurring CapEx initiatives across regional facilities as required.

Skills

Data center MEP infrastructure

Critical facilities project management

CAD/BIM reading

Single-line diagrams

P&IDs

Engineering background (Electrical/Me/

Education

University degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CAD/BIM layouts

Single-line electrical diagrams

P&IDs

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager, (Data Center Refresh & Asset Modernization) to join our Facilities and Construction Project Management team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding the reliability of our live data centers while modernizing critical infrastructure for the future. By leading capital refresh projects and equipment upgrades across operating facilities, your expertise will ensure uninterrupted uptime for our customers while extending the lifecycle and efficiency of our sites. Working alongside dedicated engineering, cost, and operations teams, you’ll turn complex technical retrofits into seamless, zero-disruption deliveries.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will:

• Lead Live-Environment Execution: Manage day-to-day site delivery for capital refresh projects—including cooling, electrical, BMS, and life-safety renewals—under strict MOPs, RAMS, and isolation protocols.
• Coordinate Cutovers & Operations: Partner with local DCOps teams to align work windows, security access, and temporary utility skids or bypass equipment during active swaps without impacting customer SLAs.
• Drive Quality & Commissioning: Enforce IMDC zero-harm safety policies, track contractor quality, witness static testing, and coordinate Level 1–5 commissioning re-testing and closeout handovers.
• Support Long-Term Asset Planning: Conduct site diagnostic surveys and gather field data, maintenance logs, and operational risk records to inform 5-Year Master Refresh plans and feasibility studies.
• Deliver Local CapEx Projects: Assist in executing local Maintenance Growth and OPS Recurring CapEx initiatives across regional facilities as required.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have:

• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in critical facilities engineering, MEP retrofits, or project management within live data centers or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of data center MEP infrastructure (HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAHs, BMS/EPMS, and fire suppression) and live‑site governance (MOPs, RAMS, isolation permits).
• A university degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical trade experience.
• Proficiency in reading CAD/BIM layouts, single-line electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• A calm, collaborative approach under pressure with strong organizational skills and an uncompromising commitment to safety and uptime.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Location: Remote (UK - England), with up to 30–40% travel across regional data center facilities.
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.