Senior Project Manager - Data Centre Land Development

LVI Associates; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Long-Term Career Progression

Comprehensive healthcare package

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

N/A in Austin leads complex land development for data centres, guiding projects from entitlement through construction with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes client liaison, budgeting, schedules, and mentoring junior engineers, with opportunities for career progression within a nationally recognised firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE Licence required.
• 8+ years of land development experience.
• Experience managing large commercial/industrial/data centre projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage project financials and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex land development projects from entitlement through construction.
• Serve as the primary client contact for major data centre developments.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal resources.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Review site design packages including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff engineers.
• Support business development and growth initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE Licence

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Data Centre Land Development

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Long-Term Career Progression

Lead Mission-Critical Development Projects Across Texas

A nationally recognised engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Data Centre Land Development practice in Austin.

This role offers the opportunity to lead some of the most complex site development projects in the market as demand for hyperscale data centres continues to surge across Texas. You'll work closely with major developers, technology clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver large-scale, mission-critical facilities from due diligence through construction.

With a strong existing presence in land development and a significant pipeline of data centre work, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to step into a highly visible leadership role.

Why Join?

• Lead cutting-edge data centre developments throughout Texas and the broader US market
• Work alongside nationally recognised industry experts
• Strong backlog of mission-critical and large-scale private development projects
• Clear pathway towards Associate, Director, and Practice Leadership roles
• Collaborative, employee-focused culture with excellent retention
• Access to multidisciplinary resources across planning, environmental, surveying, and engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex land development projects from entitlement through construction
• Serve as the primary client contact for major data centre and mission-critical developments
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal resources
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables
• Review and oversee site design packages including grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater systems
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff engineers
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE Licence required
• 8+ years of land development experience
• Previous project management experience on large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data centre projects
• Strong understanding of site development, utilities, drainage, and permitting processes
• Proven ability to manage project financials and clients
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Ideal Background

Experience managing projects such as:

• Distribution & Logistics Facilities
• Corporate Campuses
• Large Commercial Developments
• Mission-Critical Infrastructure
• Highly competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare package
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Clear leadership progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager who wants to work on some of the most high-profile data centre developments in the country while joining a firm known for technical excellence, career progression, and long-term stability.