Senior Data Center Construction Programs Lead

Spencer Ogden; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Development Program Manager to lead design, pre-construction and construction delivery of large-scale data center projects across multi-building campuses in the United States. You will manage budgets, schedules, forecasts and executive-level reporting, guiding projects from concept and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.

The role emphasizes MEP mastery, delivery-model knowledge, and strong stakeholder management with up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Science or a related discipline.
• 8+ years' construction/project management experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Knowledge of Lump Sum, CM-at-Risk and Design-Build delivery models.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and trade management; data center delivery experience desirable.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects from concept/design through construction and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple campus projects, budgets, schedules, forecasts and executive status reporting.
• Lead projects from design and pre-construction through procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and manage campus master plans, phased development programmes and capital budgets.
• Manage entitlements, permitting, design coordination and construction delivery.
• Prepare scopes of work and support procurement of design, construction, commissioning and major equipment packages.
• Manage contractors, consultants and vendors, including commercial reviews, pay applications and change orders.
• Drive project schedules and proactively manage cost, programme, quality and delivery risks.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, MEP teams, Engineering, Commissioning, Security and Procurement.
• Lead OAC meetings and liaise between internal stakeholders and external delivery partners.
• Support due diligence and development planning for potential new sites.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Schedules & timelines

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

MEP systems knowledge

Construction management

Excel

PowerPoint

Travel ability

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Development Program Manager to lead design, pre-construction and construction delivery of large-scale data center projects across multi-building campuses in the United States. You will manage budgets, schedules, forecasts and executive-level reporting, guiding projects from concept and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.

The role emphasizes MEP mastery, delivery-model knowledge, and strong stakeholder management with up to