Senior Project Manager (Data Center Design)

ACTalent; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

250 hours PTO

Continuous education support

Company shutdown between Christmas and

Employee-focused culture

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Technology Systems Project Manager to lead complex engineering and data center projects in a fully remote setting. You will manage client relationships, contracts, schedules, budgets, scope, and deliverables while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of PM experience in engineering or technical environments, proven leadership of multiple projects, and familiarity with data centers or

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience within engineering, consulting, construction, or technical project environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, scope, and client relationships.
• Data center, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or similar project experience.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering and mission-critical projects simultaneously from kickoff through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Oversee project contracts, scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate resources effectively.
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure profitability objectives are met.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage change orders, scope modifications, and client expectations.
• Facilitate communication between clients, project teams, and leadership.
• Drive schedule adherence while maintaining quality standards.
• Support business growth through exceptional project execution and client service.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Job description

Senior Technology Systems Project Manager

Data Center Projects

Location: 100% Remote (No Travel Required!)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering and mission-critical projects from planning through successful project delivery. This individual will be responsible for managing client relationships, contracts, project schedules, budgets, scope, deliverables, and multidisciplinary project teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineering, building systems, advanced industry, mission-critical facilities, or data centers. While an ICT background is not required, candidates must have experience managing technically complex projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders across engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, communicator, and problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys partnering directly with clients while driving project success.

Work Environment:

• 100% remote position
• Flexible working hours
• Employee-focused culture with strong emphasis on work-life balance

Why You Should Be Interested:

• Generous PTO package totaling 250 hours annually
• Additional PTO accrual based on tenure
• Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
• Employee-focused culture dedicated to career growth, mentorship, and long-term success
• Continuing education support and professional development assistance

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple engineering and mission-critical projects simultaneously from kickoff through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong customer relationships
• Oversee project contracts, scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate resources effectively
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure profitability objectives are met
• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
• Manage change orders, scope modifications, and client expectations
• Facilitate communication between clients, project teams, and leadership
• Drive schedule adherence while maintaining quality standards
• Support business growth through exceptional project execution and client service

Qualifications:

Must Have

• 8+ years of project management experience within engineering, consulting, construction, or technical project environments
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, scope, and client relationships
• Data center, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or similar project experience
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to Have

• Hyperscale data center project experience preferred
• PMP certification
• background in Electrical, Mechanical, ICT, or MEP engineering

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $72.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.