SR. Data Center Project Manager

Insight Global; Dalton (GA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager to lead onsite construction activities for a major data center expansion in Dalton, GA. The role focuses on execution, scheduling, reporting, contractor management, and site oversight with regular travel to Dalton, GA.

The position is a remote role with heavy weekly travel (Mon–Thu) and a 6-month contract with potential extensions. Start date is 11/09/2027 and compensation ranges from $85 to $92 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of construction/project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering mission-critical, GPU/AI, or high-density data center construction projects preferred.
• Strong scheduling, reporting, and project controls experience.
• Experience reviewing scopes, pay applications, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel weekly to Dalton, GA (typically Monday-Thursday).
• Ability to walk 2-3 miles per day and perform regular site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction execution for active data center projects in Dalton, GA.
• Manage schedules, milestones, critical path activities, and project reporting.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct site walks, verify progress, and identify risks.
• Review change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Deliver daily progress reports and weekly executive updates.
• Support commissioning and project turnover activities.

Skills

Construction project management

Data center construction

Scheduling and reporting

Contractor management

Travel readiness

Site inspections

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager for a mission critical client. This individual will lead onsite construction activities for a major data center expansion in Dalton, GA, with a strong focus on project execution, scheduling, reporting, contractor management, and site oversight. The ideal candidate has experience delivering mission-critical or data center construction projects and can effectively manage both field operations and executive communication. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive schedules, manage risk, oversee contractors, and provide clear progress reporting while maintaining a strong onsite presence.

Duration: 6 Month Contract with Possible Extensions/ Perm

Start Date: 11/09/2027

Location: Remote with heavy travel 3-4 nights/week to Dalton, GA (typically this team comes

in on Monday evening and out Thursday evening)

Must-Haves:

• 8-10+ years of construction/project management experience
• Proven experience delivering mission-critical, GPU/AI, or high-density data center construction projects preferred
• Strong scheduling, reporting, and project controls experience
• Experience reviewing scopes, pay applications, change orders, and contractor performance
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, inspectors, and stakeholders
• Ability to travel weekly to Dalton, GA (typically Monday-Thursday)
• Ability to walk 2-3 miles per day and perform regular site inspections

Plusses:

• Experience supporting commissioning activities
• Multi-phase or large-scale infrastructure project experience

Day-to-Day:

• Lead construction execution for active data center projects in Dalton, GA
• Manage schedules, milestones, critical path activities, and project reporting
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders
• Conduct site walks, verify progress, and identify risks
• Review change orders, pay applications, and project documentation
• Deliver daily progress reports and weekly executive updates
• Support commissioning and project turnover activities

Compensation:

$85/hr to $92/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.