Senior Mission-Critical Data Centre Project Lead

Clear.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. seeks an experienced Mission Critical Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects in Pennsylvania.

This senior role oversees performance, budgets, contracts, risk, safety, quality, and programme delivery across preconstruction, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Construction Management and proven data centre leadership, with relocation from other states welcomed to join a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven experience leading data centre construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction financials, contract administration, procurement and risk management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project teams and complex project schedules.
• Familiarity with GMP, lump-sum or design-build delivery models.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with project management technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, ensuring effective coordination and delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, financial forecasts, billings and commercial performance, identifying risks to profitability.
• Act as primary point of contact for project owners, managing expectations, contractual obligations and potential claims.
• Lead subcontracting strategy, procurement and buyout processes, negotiate contracts and purchase orders, and maintain commercial integrity.
• Develop mitigation strategies and manage contractual, financial and programme risks.
• Oversee design-phase activities on GMP and design-build projects, including GMP and lump-sum submissions.
• Manage schedule planning and execution, addressing risks to programme and project margins.
• Maintain accountability for site safety, contractual compliance and project-specific quality plans.
• Ensure successful project completion in line with contractual requirements.
• Mentor project teams and foster a positive, high-performing working environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Financial management

Contract management

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management tech

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Clear. seeks an experienced Mission Critical Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects in Pennsylvania.

This senior role oversees performance, budgets, contracts, risk, safety, quality, and programme delivery across preconstruction, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Construction Management and proven data centre leadership, with relocation from other states welcomed to join a