Data Center Construction Project Manager – Travel

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Construction Project Manager to lead large-scale construction and installation projects at hyperscale data center sites across the United States.

This role is ideal for a senior construction professional who can independently manage multimillion-dollar projects, take ownership of budgets and schedules, build and lead project teams, and coordinate vendors and site operations. The position requires extensive nationwide travel, with approximately 75 100% of the schedule spent at project sites. Assignments are typically long-term, with travel home approximately once per month while a project is active.

Candidates must be open to both contract and full-time employment opportunities. Candidates seeking contract-only positions will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project kickoff meetings, establish schedules, and coordinate site walkthroughs with clients and stakeholders.

• Manage multimillion-dollar project budgets, including labor hours, shift costs, materials, and equipment.

• Monitor project spending, identify budget variances, and implement corrective actions to prevent cost overruns.

• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure materials and equipment are ordered, delivered, and staged on schedule.

• Manage vendor and supplier relationships across project locations.

• Oversee workforce planning, technician scheduling, hiring, and performance management.

• Build and lead project teams based on site requirements and local labor availability.

• Track project milestones, manage change orders, and maintain accurate project documentation.

• Coordinate project execution to meet established timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

• Manage project closeout, deliver client training, and conduct post-project reviews.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects, OR at least 3 years of general commercial construction project management experience with direct ownership of a $1 million $3 million project budget.

• 5+ years of experience in construction leadership or equivalent labor management, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work across multiple crews.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and workforce operations.

• Willingness and ability to travel 75 100% nationwide for long-term project assignments, with typical trips home approximately once per month while a project is active.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Valid driver's license.

• Openness to both contract and full-time employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Low-voltage construction experience.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent four-year college degree.

• RCDD certification from BICSI.

• DCDC certification from BICSI.

• PMP certification.

Important Considerations

This position may not be suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to residential construction, consistently smaller commercial projects, budget tracking without direct budget ownership, or labor coordination without direct workforce management.

Candidates must be comfortable with extended travel assignments and limited time at home while projects are active.

Career Growth

This position offers a direct advancement path to Senior Project Manager and Program Manager roles, with opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities as project operations grow.

Benefits and Travel Support

• Vehicle allowance.

• Cell phone allowance.

• Per diem for travel expenses.

• Manufacturer and industry training.

• Certification support.