Senior Project Manager

SLS Consultants LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive programs

Health, dental, vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Learning & development

Job summary

SLS Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Data Centers in Indiana to lead the delivery of a hyperscale campus. You will coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning while partnering with owners, contractors, and vendors to drive schedule, cost, quality, and readiness.

This role offers executive exposure on a landmark mission-critical project with long-term growth and top-tier benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, PTO, and ongoing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center construction projects.
• Experience leading projects exceeding $250M in construction value.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams including design consultants, contractors, and owner stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of mission critical systems including electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to lead fast-paced projects with aggressive schedules and multiple concurrent workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple data center projects across a hyperscale campus environment.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality from preconstruction through turnover.
• Coordinate design teams, contractors, commissioning partners, and client stakeholders.
• Drive project execution against critical milestone dates and campus expansion objectives.
• Provide leadership during design reviews, value engineering exercises, and constructability assessments.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Lead owner, contractor, and consultant meetings while ensuring accountability across all parties.
• Oversee vendor and equipment procurement activities supporting long-lead mission critical infrastructure.
• Support commissioning, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities.
• Mentor project teams and contribute to best practices across large-scale mission critical programs.

Skills

Project management

Data centers

Construction management

Multidisciplinary teams

Budget & schedule management

Job description

SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager - Data Centers in Indiana to join our growing team! This role will support the delivery of a large-scale 1.5 GW hyperscale data center campus representing one of the most significant digital infrastructure developments in North America. The Senior Project Manager will act as a key leader across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and stakeholder management while partnering with owners, contractors, consultants, and trade partners to drive schedule, cost, quality, and operational readiness. This is an opportunity to play a highly visible role on a landmark mission critical campus with long-term growth potential and executive exposure.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple data center projects across a hyperscale campus environment.

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality from preconstruction through turnover.

• Coordinate design teams, contractors, commissioning partners, and client stakeholders.

• Drive project execution against critical milestone dates and campus expansion objectives.

• Provide leadership during design reviews, value engineering exercises, and constructability assessments.

• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to mitigate risk.

• Lead owner, contractor, and consultant meetings while ensuring accountability across all parties.

• Oversee vendor and equipment procurement activities supporting long-lead mission critical infrastructure.

• Support commissioning, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities.

• Mentor project teams and contribute to best practices across large-scale mission critical programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing large commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects exceeding $250M in construction value.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams including design consultants, contractors, and owner stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of mission critical systems including electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning processes.

• Proven ability to lead fast-paced projects with aggressive schedules and multiple concurrent workstreams.

What SLS Offers You

• A premier compensation package designed to attract and retain top-tier industry talent.

• Participation in incentive programs tied to firm growth and milestones.

• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.

• 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate corporate matching contribution.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays to support personal well-being.

• Monthly structured learning opportunities and professional development.