Senior Data Center Construction Lead

Dover; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Job summary

Megawatt Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center projects across the United States.

You will oversee schedule, budget, safety, QA/QC, and client satisfaction, coordinating with engineering, trades, and clients to ensure seamless turnover. Ideal candidates bring a track record of managing complex data center programs, developing high-performing teams, and driving consistent results from preconstruction through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent construction experience.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience preferred, data center focus a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and oversee diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, critical power, cooling, and commissioning requirements.
• Proven budget management, cash flow, and profitability oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of data center projects from preconstruction to turnover.
• Set objectives, schedules, budgets, and performance targets for delivery.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Track costs, productivity, subcontractors, and expenditures; take corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor detailed schedules and critical path milestones.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, procurement, and subs to meet deadlines.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, bid evaluations, negotiations, and admin.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with drawings and codes.
• Maintain client relationships and manage expectations through reporting.
• Mentor project teams and promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction management

Data center knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Mgmt

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Megawatt Construction, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center projects across the United States.

You will oversee schedule, budget, safety, QA/QC, and client satisfaction, coordinating with engineering, trades, and clients to ensure seamless turnover. Ideal candidates bring a track record of managing complex data center programs, developing high-performing teams, and driving consistent results from preconstruction through