Project Manager - Data Centers - Gainesville, VA

The Project Manager - Data Centers - Gainesville, VA will be responsible for:

• Help lead the tenant fit-out of a 200,000-square-foot hyperscale data center campus.
• Manage project execution from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to establish processes, procedures, and best practices for the company's growing data center division.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive project planning, procurement, schedule management, risk mitigation, and change management efforts.
• Participate in strategic decision-making as the organization expands its data center presence.
• Maintain strong client relationships while serving as a key point of contact throughout project execution.
• Support the long-term growth and development of the division through operational and project leadership.

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.

Be a founding leader in a new hyperscale data center division!Work directly with ownership and shape long-term growth strategy!

A successful Project Manager - Data Centers - Gainesville, VA should have:

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects (PM level) or 8+ years of experience (SPM level).
• Previous experience delivering mission critical, data center, healthcare, advanced technology, or other complex commercial construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build and grow a new business division.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Our client is an entrepreneurial and rapidly growing contractor led by respected industry executives with a proven history of scaling successful construction organizations. They offer the agility, autonomy, and visibility of a smaller company while providing employees with direct access to leadership and significant opportunities for advancement.

The Project Manager - Data Centers - Gainesville, VA will receive:

• Base Salary: Competitive (DOE)
• Bonus Eligibility: 10% to 20% of base salary
• $750/month vehicle allowance
• 100% employer-paid individual medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Strong long-term growth and promotion opportunities within the organization.
• Opportunity to become one of the first leaders in a brand-new data center division.
• Work directly alongside highly respected industry executives with a proven track record of growth.
• Significant autonomy and influence with minimal corporate bureaucracy.
• Clear path for career advancement as the division and company continue to expand.