Senior Project Manager, Construction & Development

CyrusOne; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Construction & Development to lead data center construction projects with emphasis on mission-critical MEP systems. You will support planning, permitting, RFP development with Procurement, and manage budgets and schedules across multiple sites.

The role requires 7+ years in data center or heavy construction, strong communication, and ability to travel up to 25%. PMP or equivalent preferred; familiarity with Procore and MS Project is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mission-critical data center development or heavy MEP construction.
• Experience leading project teams with GC, subcontractors and owner’s PMs.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, forecasting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and permitting of major projects.
• Develop and issue RFPs with Procurement and manage budgets.
• Lead construction from inception to completion and coordinate utilities.
• Attend OAC, LV and OFCI meetings; ensure design-build alignment.
• Implement recycling and sustainability programs during construction.
• Oversee documentation lifecycle and weekly status reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

MS Project / Procore proficiency

Travel up to 25%

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field

PMP or similar certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Primavera

Job description

The Senior Project Manager, Construction & Development will help manage data center construction projects with an emphasis on mission-critical MEP systems.

Responsibilities:

• Support planning and permitting of major projects.
• Collaborate with Procurement to develop and issue RFPs for General Contractors.
• Prepare capital expenditure presentations for Director review.
  Negotiate contracts with Commissioning Agents (CxA), third-party testing vendors, General Contractors, and Subcontractors.
• Manage and maintain project budgets, providing weekly updates for Director review.
• Lead the construction and development of major projects from inception to completion.
• Assist Project Development teams with utility coordination efforts.
• Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, as well as Low Voltage (LV) and Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) meetings.
• Implement new recycling and sustainability programs for use during construction.
• Oversee the documentation lifecycle for design-build projects.
  Manage technical, contractual, and procurement requirements throughout project execution.
• Conduct and lead weekly project status meetings, preparing detailed status reports.
• Oversee engineers, subcontractors and vendors during pre-construction, commissioning (Cx), and project closeout phases.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working in mission-critical data center development, general construction, and heavy MEP systems construction.
• Experience leading construction project teams, including third-party owner’s project managers, subcontractors, and the General Contractor, ensuring alignment on project scope, schedule, and execution.
• Strong ability to manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.
• Ability to monitor and enforce project schedules, safety, and quality control.
• Hands‑on approach, willing to engage in daily project challenges and problem solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with multiple stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, including internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and Procore.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to project sites and key locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, or similar roles.
• Experience working in multi‑megawatt data center construction and large‑scale infrastructure projects, including phased fit‑out projects.
• Experience with commissioning efforts, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
• Experience managing multiple high‑volume projects simultaneously, typically overseeing three to four projects with interdependent milestones.
• Experience managing programs with concurrent projects across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to senior management, vendors, and public officials.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Project Management accreditation (PMP or similar) preferred

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