Remote Data Center Project Manager - Mission-Critical Builds

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Richardson (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

401(k) with Company Match

Performance Bonus

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company in Richardson, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Data Center Projects for direct-hire. The role combines remote work with client-site travel, guiding fast-track data center builds from preconstruction to turnover.

You will lead cost, schedule, procurement, and risk management while coordinating with OEMs, commissioning providers, and client operations in a mission-critical setting. A strong background in MEP and BMS/EPMS is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience delivering $20M+ projects on fast-track schedules.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, critical power, and cooling infrastructure.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS systems and IST/commissioning processes.
• Proficiency in Procore, P6 or MS Project; cost management and change control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, schedule, procurement, risk, and field execution for large-scale data center projects.
• Oversee preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
• Coordinate with OEMs, commissioning providers, and client operations.
• Manage long-lead equipment and phased turnover in live environments.
• Maintain strong client relations and ensure project controls alignment.

Skills

Construction project management

Data center experience

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Procore

P6

MS Project

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company in Richardson, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Data Center Projects for direct-hire. The role combines remote work with client-site travel, guiding fast-track data center builds from preconstruction to turnover.

You will lead cost, schedule, procurement, and risk management while coordinating with OEMs, commissioning providers, and client operations in a mission-critical setting. A strong background in MEP and BMS/EPMS is essential.