Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction

American Real Estate Partners LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

American Real Estate Partners through its PowerHouse Data Centers division seeks a Senior Project Manager for Data Center Development & Construction in Ashburn, VA. You will lead turnkey data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and handover, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.

You will coordinate consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders and vendors, driving disciplined execution, proactive issue management, and timely delivery in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• 5+ years of construction or development project management on mission-critical or technically complex commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, cost controls, scheduling and change management.
• Proactive problem solver with ability to handle multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of turnkey data center construction from preconstruction to client handover.
• Coordinate general contractors, MEP trades, architects, engineers and vendors to meet schedule and cost targets.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including permits, drawings, contracts and change orders.
• Monitor safety, quality and compliance with contractual requirements and AREP standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Primavera P6

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.

PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.

Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction will work as part of a cross-functional team supporting a wide range of mission-critical data center development and construction projects. This position is primarily responsible for managing assigned projectsfrompreconstructionthrough execution, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and qualityobjectives.

This role isalsoresponsible for coordinating consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and vendors to deliver projectsin accordance withAREP’s standards and investor expectations. TheSr.Project Manageris critical toensuring disciplined execution, proactive issue management, andtimelyproject delivery.

TheSenior Project Managerreportstothe Vice President, Data Center Development & Constructionand hasan on-siteschedulein Ashburn, VA.

PrimaryResponsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery ofaturnkey data center construction project within existing facilities from preconstruction through commissioning and client handover
• Own day-to-day project execution activities, including coordination with general contractors,MEP trade partners,architects, engineers, and key vendors.
• Manage andmaintaincomprehensive project documentation, including development agreements, permits, drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, and closeout materials.
• Develop, manage, and track project schedules; review schedule,identifyand elevatepotential risks, delays, or deviations to senior leadershipina timelyand solutions-oriented manner.
• Lead project meeting management, including planning agendas,facilitatingmeetings, documenting minutes, and tracking action items to resolution.
• Manageproject budgets in coordination with accounting, acquisitions team, asset management, and leadership, including reviewing job cost reports, evaluating cost-to-complete forecasts, and identifyingvariances.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders; ensure scope, cost, and schedule impacts are fully assessed and documented prior to approval.
• Ownconstruction contract administration, including issuing contracts, reviewing pay applications and lien releases, and ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, and quality requirements.
• Implement and enforce project controls, change management processes, and communication plans to prevent scopecreepandmanagerisk.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalentadditionalprofessional experiencein lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of construction or development project management experience on mission-critical ortechnicallycomplex commercialconstruction projects, including data centers or high-density MEP environments.
• Strongproficiencyin construction contracts, cost controls, scheduling, and change management.
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivering projects to approved cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Proficient in executing project level Sustainability plans, including understanding of relevant data center sustainability metrics (e.g., PUE, WUE).
• Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders, exercising sound judgment to evaluate risk, resolve issues and drive decisions aligned with businessobjectives.
• Proactive problem solver whoanticipatesbarriers, develops mitigation strategies and adapts effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic project environments.
• Clear, professional communicator with the ability to convey complex information effectively to internal teams and external partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in project management and financial systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, Primavera P6, and cloud‑based construction platforms such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Candidates with any orall of the following background are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Project management (PMP) or construction management (CCM) certifications.
• Experienced in hyperscale turn‑key data center projects.
• Experienced in real estate development and/or finance.

AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long‑term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.

AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require special accommodation, please email [e-mail].

AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.