Project Manager - Modular - Data Center

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary range

Performance bonus

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Diversity of network

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Project Manager - Modular - Data Center in the United States. You will oversee modular data center projects from qualification through closeout, guiding teams across engineering, manufacturing, and field activities.

Responsibilities include planning, risk management, cost control, change management, and maintaining client relationships while supporting project profitability. Some travel to the manufacturing plant is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may qualify.
• At least five years of electrical construction or related leadership experience on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Five+ years managing people and electrical construction projects in commercial, utility, or data center markets.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, and reporting.
• Experience with union workforces and labor rate calculations.
• Proven leadership, accountability, and stakeholder influence.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Project; Accubid Classic preferred.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and teams through full lifecycle from qualification to closeout.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, and coordinate resources.
• Collaborate with product development and production teams.
• Identify risks and implement recovery plans.
• Oversee project financial performance and invoicing.
• Negotiate change orders and manage contracts.
• Maintain client and partner relationships.
• Support team development and high performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Financial management

Schedule planning

Team development

Contract management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Accubid Classic

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager - Modular - Data Center based in the United States.The Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of modular data center projects, guiding them from initial qualification and estimating through pre-construction, manufacturing, and final closeout. This role combines project leadership, construction expertise, and financial oversight to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Working closely with product development, production teams, customers, and subcontractors, you will coordinate complex activities and drive effective project execution. You will also identify risks, resolve challenges, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting project profitability and customer satisfaction. The position offers opportunities to lead high-performing teams, contribute to innovative factory-built infrastructure solutions, and build relationships across a diverse network of industry partners. Some travel to the manufacturing plant is required.

Accountabilities

• Project Leadership and Delivery: Lead projects and project teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from qualification and estimating to pre-construction, production, and closeout, ensuring contractual commitments are fulfilled safely, professionally, and within established budgets and timelines.
• Planning and Coordination: Develop project execution plans, establish schedules, and coordinate resources and activities across teams to support efficient delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development and production teams to maintain alignment, address dependencies, and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, operational challenges, and schedule or budget issues, then develop and implement effective recovery plans.
• Financial Management: Oversee project financial performance, review and approve invoices, monitor budgets and cost variances, track job costs and productivity, and provide regular financial reporting.
• Contract and Change Management: Negotiate change orders and ensure project execution remains aligned with contractual requirements and financial objectives.
• Client and Partner Relationships: Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and end-user owners while building and maintaining productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Team Development: Lead and support project teams, encouraging accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and consistently high performance.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may also qualify.
• Professional Experience: At least five years of experience in electrical construction or related activities in a leadership role, managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Project Management Background: At least five years of experience managing people and electrical construction projects within commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets.
• Technical and Financial Expertise: Strong knowledge of estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking, and reporting practices required to deliver electrical construction projects profitably.
• Workforce Management: Experience working with union workforces and understanding labor rate calculations.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, motivate employees, develop talent, and influence stakeholders toward positive project outcomes.
• Problem-Solving and Accountability: Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Professional Integrity and Safety: A consistent record of safe, reliable, and integrity-driven work practices, including the ability to work independently in field settings and remote office environments when appropriate.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. Experience with Accubid Classic is preferred.
• Certifications: No specific licenses or certifications are required.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to the manufacturing plant as needed.

Benefits

• Salary: Annual base salary ranging from $106,500 to $160,000, depending on factors such as geographic market, relevant knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
• Performance Incentive: Eligibility for an annual performance bonus plan.
• Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes professional experience, credentials, and education.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop leadership capabilities, expand industry relationships, and build future business development opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Exposure to a diverse network of customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal specialists.
• Meaningful Projects: The opportunity to contribute to complex modular data center infrastructure projects and solutions designed to improve deployment speed, reliability, and execution.