Technology Systems Project Manager - 100% Remote

ACTalent; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

Continuing education and professional�

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee mission critical and data center projects in a fully remote environment.

The ideal candidate will lead complex engineering projects, manage scope, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the United States.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in engineering, consulting, design, construction, or building systems environments.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and resources.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with engineers and other professionals.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission critical, hyperscale data center, and advanced technology projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Manage project scope, contracts, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, ICT, low-voltage, and building systems professionals.
• Drive project financial performance and ensure successful execution.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule expectations.
• Facilitate internal team coordination and client communication.
• Oversee change management and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Leadership

Communication

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Senior Technology Systsems Project Manager

Mission Critical & Data Center Projects

Location:

100% Remote

About The Opportunity

Join a nationally recognized engineering consulting organization delivering some of the most complex and technically demanding projects in the country. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile mission critical and data center projects while working in a flexible, fully remote environment.

The organization recently became part of a larger national engineering platform, providing employees with expanded career growth opportunities, access to additional technical resources, and exposure to larger, more sophisticated projects across the United States.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects from planning through delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience managing project scope, contracts, schedules, budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and client relationships in engineering, consulting, design, or construction environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mission critical, hyperscale data center, and advanced technology projects from kickoff through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project teams
• Manage project scope, contracts, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, ICT, low-voltage, and building systems professionals
• Drive project financial performance and ensure successful execution
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule expectations
• Facilitate internal team coordination and client communication
• Oversee change management and project documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Project Management experience within engineering, consulting, design, construction, or building systems environments
  • Experience managing technically complex engineering projects
  • Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
  • Proven experience managing:
    • Project budgets
    • Schedules and deliverables
    • Contracts and scope
    • Resources and staffing
    • Change orders and project risk
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Mission critical or data center project experience
  • Hyperscale data center experience
  • Background in Electrical, Mechanical, ICT, Telecommunications, or MEP engineering environments
  • PMP Certification
  • RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

Why Join?

• 100% Remote
• Flexible working hours
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance & employee centric culture
• Unlimited PTO policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education and professional certification support
• Clear advancement opportunities into leadership and Senior management roles
• Opportunity to support some of the most exciting mission critical and hyperscale data center projects in the industry

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, 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 & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

• Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 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.

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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.