Technical Project Manager

Insight Global; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of hyperscale data center projects across the United States. You will guide field engineers, coordinate contractors, and resolve design and constructability issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a hands-on mechanical or electrical engineering background, deep knowledge of cooling and power systems, and experience with large-scale EPC or mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in engineering or technical project execution.
• 5+ years in data center experience (10+ years preferred).
• Hands-on mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities such as hospitals, semiconductors, telecoms or nuclear sites.
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, chillers and cooling distribution.
• Strong knowledge of data center power systems and utility power integration.
• Lead field engineering teams; resolve RFIs and constructability issues.
• Coordinate engineering contractors, suppliers, vendors and construction teams.
• Experience with projects valued between $500M-$1B.
• On-site leadership throughout project execution.
• Direct experience with AWS, Microsoft, Meta/Facebook or hyperscale operators.
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure in data centers.
• Experience with modular construction, PEMB structures, or vendor‑engineered packages.
• BIM coordination and digital model reviews.
• Experience with large EPC, industrial, or mission‑critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical lead for assigned projects and ensure designs are executed correctly.
• Lead Field Engineers and coordinate contractors, suppliers, vendors, and construction teams.
• Drive resolution of RFIs, design clarifications, clashes, and constructability concerns.
• Provide BIM coordination oversight and support standardization initiatives.
• Identify technical risks that could impact schedule, cost, or execution, and mitigate them.

Skills

Data center experience

Engineering leadership

Project management

Field engineering

Mech/Elect Eng background

RFI resolution

BIM coordination

Hyperscale experience

AI/ML infra in data centers

Modular construction

Vendor coordination

Clash resolution

On-site leadership

Construction execution

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Technical Manager to support the engineering, procurement, and construction of hyperscale, mission‑critical data centers across the United States. This individual will serve as the primary technical lead for assigned projects, ensuring designs are executed correctly, technical issues are resolved efficiently, and construction stays on schedule. This role will lead Field Engineers and coordinate contractors, suppliers, vendors, and construction teams to resolve RFIs, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and other field execution challenges. They will oversee BIM coordination, manage technical risks, and ensure alignment across all project stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a hands‑on Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background with experience supporting large‑scale data centers or other mission‑critical facilities, including hospitals, semiconductor plants, telecommunications facilities, or nuclear sites. They should have a strong understanding of critical facility systems, including cooling infrastructure, chillers, cooling distribution systems, utility power, and data center power distribution. This individual will provide on‑site technical leadership for projects ranging from $500M to $1B, serving as a key liaison between owners, engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors. Experience supporting hyperscale projects for AWS, Microsoft, Meta/Facebook, or similar operators is highly preferred. Exposure to AI and machine learning infrastructure is a plus.The Project Technical Manager will lead and develop a team of Field Engineers, manage technical interfaces between engineering contractors, suppliers, and construction teams, and drive resolution of RFIs, design clarifications, clashes, and constructability concerns. They will provide project‑level oversight of BIM coordination, support standardization initiatives, and identify technical risks that could impact schedule, cost, or execution. This role works closely with project leadership to ensure technical alignment across all project stakeholders while supporting predictable project delivery.

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Skills and Requirements

• 10-15+ years of engineering, field engineering, construction engineering, or technical project execution experience
• 5+ years of data center experience (10+ years preferred)
• Hands‑on Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
• Experience supporting mission‑critical facilities such hospitals, semiconductor plants, telecommunications facilities, or nuclear sites
• Strong understanding of cooling systems, including chillers and cooling distribution infrastructure
• Strong understanding of data center power systems, power distribution, and utility power integration
• Experience leading field engineering teams and resolving RFIs, design conflicts, and constructability challenges
• Experience coordinating engineering contractors, suppliers, vendors, and construction teams
• Experience supporting large‑scale projects valued between $500M-$1B
• Ability to work on‑site and provide technical leadership throughout project execution
• Direct experience with AWS, Microsoft, Meta/Facebook, or other hyperscale operators
• Project Engineer or Project Manager background
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure within data centers
• Experience with modular construction, PEMB structures, or vendor‑engineered equipment packages
• Experience supporting BIM coordination and digital model reviews
• Experience with large-scale EPC, industrial, or mission‑critical projects