Senior Data Center Projects Lead

Gpac; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data-center construction programs for national repeat clients. You will own full delivery from preconstruction through closeout, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex client relationships with executive-level communication.

You will oversee large, technically demanding, multi-phase projects, drive strategy, budgeting, and risk management, mentor PMs and field leaders, and ensure safety, quality, and operational continuity in live

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, including senior PM on data center projects.
• Ability to lead large-scale, technical, multi-phase projects with demanding schedules.
• Strong client interface, contract negotiation, and executive-level communication.
• Mentoring PMs, PEs, and field leadership; design coordination and MEP-heavy execution.
• Deep understanding of preconstruction planning, budgeting, value engineering, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of large mission-critical data center projects.
• Lead project strategy, financial performance, and risk management.
• Oversee contract administration, including negotiations, terms, subcontracts, and purchase agreements.
• Direct full project schedules and ensure all critical milestones are achieved.
• Deliver monthly financials, owner billings, projections, and risk assessments at a senior leadership level.
• Drive project safety, budget adherence, profitability, and long-term client satisfaction.
• Guide preconstruction planning, conceptual budgeting, value engineering, and design coordination.
• Identify and resolve constructability challenges early.
• Maintain oversight of project budgets, insurances, bonds, and complex change orders.
• Develop and mentor project teams, supporting organizational growth and succession planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for major clients, representing the company with professionalism and authority.

Job description

GPAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data-center construction programs for national repeat clients. You will own full delivery from preconstruction through closeout, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex client relationships with executive-level communication.

You will oversee large, technically demanding, multi-phase projects, drive strategy, budgeting, and risk management, mentor PMs and field leaders, and ensure safety, quality, and operational continuity in live