Senior Data Center Construction Lead - Large-Scale Projects

Metric DCX; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center construction projects across the United States. You will oversee pre-construction through commissioning, mentor project teams, and serve as the primary client interface for mission-critical facilities.

You will drive safety, quality, schedule, and budget while coordinating with design teams, owners, and subcontractors, with national travel as required. 7+ years of data center delivery experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience, including substantial experience delivering data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience delivering data center projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
• Strong technical understanding of mission-critical infrastructure systems and operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale data center construction projects with accountability for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the primary project leader and senior point of contact for owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Direct project teams through all phases from pre-construction planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover
• Develop and execute project strategies to achieve milestones and mitigate risks
• Manage and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contract administration, and change orders
• Lead procurement for major equipment packages including generators, switchgear, UPS, cooling systems
• Drive schedule performance with detailed planning and critical path analysis
• Coordinate with design teams, commissioning agents, trade partners, and client representatives
• Chair owner meetings, progress reviews, and project governance sessions
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, quality standards, and client requirements
• Support business development and pre-construction efforts with client presentations and budgeting exercises
• Foster strong client relationships with transparent communication

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Budget & forecasting

Communication

Travel readiness

Schedule management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metric DCX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center construction projects across the United States. You will oversee pre-construction through commissioning, mentor project teams, and serve as the primary client interface for mission-critical facilities.

You will drive safety, quality, schedule, and budget while coordinating with design teams, owners, and subcontractors, with national travel as required. 7+ years of data center delivery experience preferred.