Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Leoforce; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Prescription Ins.

401k retirement and matching

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Center construction. You will lead a team to manage large-scale data center builds, report to a Director or VP, and oversee project management, estimating, billing, and collections.

Requirements include 10+ years in construction PM and 5+ years in electrical PM for data centers. Strong leadership, budgeting, and vendor coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of electrical project management for large-scale IT/Telco data center projects.
• Experience with data center electrical distribution, cabling, and white space fit-out.
• PM certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company, client, and project policies.
• Maintain site safety and adherence to national policies.
• Generate estimates and review project proposals.
• Establish project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Supervise project execution to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to meet expectations before, during, and after completion.
• Coordinate staff and subcontractor activities and procurement.
• Lead billing efforts and collections.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Systems

Data Center Infrastructure

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PMP or PMI-SP (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

ConEst

Job description

6938589

Date Posted: 10-01-2026

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction Industry

Experience: Manager

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

Are you ready for your next challenge as a Senior Project Manager within the Data Center Construction industry?

In this role, you will lead a team to manage the construction of large-scale Data Centers. Reporting to a Director or Vice President. You will oversee project management, estimating, billing, collections, team development.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Compliance with company, client, and project policies
• Job site safety and adherence to company national policies
• Generate estimates, review project proposals
• Establish project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Supervise project execution to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements
• Collaborate with the customer to clarify and meet expectations before, during, and after project completion
• Coordinate activities of staff and subcontractors
• Work directly with vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery
• Lead efforts for billing early and collecting often
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and address issues
• Develop and maintain strong client and employee relationships
• Assist leadership in the planning of future labor/material needs of the project
• Provide consistent reports and updates to senior management
• Forecast financial direction to course correct as needed
• Develop project scopes and budgets
• Manage RFPs and Change Management Forms
• Mentor subordinates to support their development
• Internal drive for continuous growth both personally and professionally

Education & Experience

REQUIRED

• 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience
• 5+ years of Electrical Project Management for large scale, complex IT/Telecommunications Infrastructure projects, including Data Centers installations
• Experience with Data Center electrical distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out
• Experience with retrofits in operational facilities and cross-discipline critical facility systems
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems
• Ability to work calmly under deadlines and external pressure
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills
• Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time
• Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities

PREFERRED

• Mission Critical Project experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.), paired with industry experience OR an overall appropriate combination of certification(s), experience, and education (journeyman or master electrician’s license)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional (SP)
• Experience with Google Suite, Salesforce, and ConEst

A bit about us:

We are one of the nation's top Electrical Contractors in the US! You've heard of us, and chances are you've heard great things about us! Big careers are built at this company!

We have 19 strategic locations across the US that allows us to serve in all markets across the US.

Our mission:
We create trusting relationships with our clients and employees that allow us to be a partner in their long-term success.

We provide innovative solutions and quality service that add value to our clients and allow us to earn a fair profit.

This gives us the freedom to create new opportunities, reinvest with our families and communities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the company.

Why join us?

When you come to work for us, your growth, family and safety are our top priorities. Apart from competitive compensation and benefits, we offer you a chance to grow personally and professionally through our world-class learning organization. Our people are empowered to live out our core values of Trust, Collaboration, Quality, Safety, Stewardship and Community as we work to serve our clients. Most importantly, we have worked hard to create an inclusive environment built on respect and understanding, and believe that we are better when we all work together.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance (100% of the premium covered US)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k retirement and matching
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program