Traveling Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Michael Page US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Per diem provided

Long-term career stability

Advancement opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a Project Manager to lead data center construction projects in Atlanta from preconstruction through turnover and commissioning. You will manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls while coordinating with owners, designers, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver complex facilities on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will travel extensively, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and possess knowledge of critical

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing data center and/or mission-critical construction projects as a Project Manager
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively based on project assignments
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and cost management
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, and contract administration
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, MEP coordination, and commissioning processes preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of data center construction projects from preconstruction through turnover and commissioning
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls
• Coordinate with owners, developers, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Lead project planning, procurement, contract administration, and risk management efforts
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Monitor project performance and proactively address budget, schedule, and quality concerns
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure successful project execution
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain strong communication with all stakeholders
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and project controls
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a premier builder known for tackling some of the construction industry's most complex and high-profile projects. Their people-first culture, commitment to excellence, and ability to consistently deliver data center facilities have made them a preferred partner for leading technology, infrastructure, and institutional clients across the country.

Job Description

• Manage all phases of data center construction projects from preconstruction through turnover and commissioning
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls
• Coordinate with owners, developers, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Lead project planning, procurement, contract administration, and risk management efforts
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Monitor project performance and proactively address budget, schedule, and quality concerns
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure successful project execution
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain strong communication with all stakeholders
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and project controls
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience managing data center and/or mission-critical construction projects as a Project Manager
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively based on project assignments
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and cost management
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, and contract administration
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems, MEP coordination, and commissioning processes preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $152,000 to $172,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle program
• Per diem provided
• Long-term career stability with a nationally recognized builder
• Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, and Operations leadership roles
• Opportunities to work on high-profile data center projects.
• Travel opportunities as part of the role