Regional Project Manager – Data Centers

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Data Center Project Manager to lead end-to-end data center and HVAC projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will coordinate with national accounts and field teams, manage risk, and ensure safety compliance on-site.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in relevant PM roles, a related bachelor’s degree, and PMP/PMI/Six Sigma credentials. Travel is 50–75% with a focus on client satisfaction and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of data center or commercial HVAC project management experience.
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• Willingness to travel 50%–75% and to work on-site construction environments.
• PM Certification such as PMP, PMI, Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of data center projects from planning to warranty and maintenance.
• Review proposals to determine timelines, funding, staffing, and resources.
• Develop detailed project plans with national accounts and project teams.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance and liaise with agencies.
• Deliver progress reports to management and clients.

Skills

Project Planning

Budget Management

Risk Analysis

HVAC Design

Energy Saving Solutions

Change Order Management

Progress Billing

Resource Allocation

Project Scheduling

Communication

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relatable field

Job description

• Direct all phases of data center projects, from initial planning through final warranty and maintenance
• Review project proposals and plans to determine timelines, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation
• Establish fulfillment budgets and maintain forecasted cost-at-completion accuracy
• Manage project cash flow, including progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management
• Develop detailed project plans, staffing strategies, and schedules with National Account Managers and project teams
• Supervise preparation of plans and specifications for building solution design and installation
• Create and revise project schedules, including tasks, estimates, dependencies, milestones, and project analysis
• Obtain customer acceptance and timely project sign-off
• Transition warranty responsibilities to the service process
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance and collaborate with governmental agencies and safety managers
• Implement risk analysis and mitigation strategies; review status reports and adjust plans
• Ensure compliance with internal contracting processes
• Manage change orders by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes, and closing orders
• Prepare proposals detailing project scope, milestones, and billing schedules
• Deliver regular progress reports to management and clients
• Maintain relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams and resolve issues
• Ensure timely project completion and customer satisfaction
• Communicate with building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff
• Meet with contractors and owners to discuss project scope, budgets, performance, and close-out

Requirements

• 4+ years related experience with a combination of Commercial HVAC work and/or Data Centers
• Bachelor’s degree in a relatable field; additional work experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Interest, knowledge and ability to navigate working on a construction site to support the installation, start up and warranty of commercial HVAC systems and services
• New construction project management experience related to mechanicals, specifically chiller installation and commissioning
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required
• 50% - 75% travel
• Prior experience working with Data Center Solutions
• Proficient knowledge of HVAC designs, applications, and energy saving solutions
• Project Management Certification such as PMP, PMI, Six Sigma
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law
• Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing data center projects and commercial HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective resource allocation. Proficient in project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication to achieve timely project completion and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Certification
• Commercial HVAC Systems
• Data Center Solutions
• Chiller Installation and Commissioning
• Regulatory Compliance

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Budget Management
• Risk Analysis
• HVAC Design
• Energy Saving Solutions
• Change Order Management
• Progress Billing
• Resource Allocation
• Project Scheduling
• Customer Acceptance

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• PMI
• Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

• Data Center Projects
• Construction Site Navigation
• Mechanical Systems
• Safety Compliance
• Warranty Management