Project Manager

Project Manager Data Center (Owners Representative)

Location: Remote, with travel. |

About the Role

Were looking for an experienced and highly driven Project Manager (Owners Representative) to lead the delivery of a ground-up, mission-critical data center project. In this role, youll serve as the owners trusted advisor and advocatedriving execution from early planning through commissioning and final handover.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure, collaborating with top-tier engineers, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring best-in-class performance, reliability, and efficiency.

What Youll Do

• Act as the Owners Representative, safeguarding project goals, budget, timeline, and quality standards
• Lead end-to-end delivery of a large-scale data center build, from site development through commissioning
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule (Primavera/MS Project), and CapEx budgets
• Coordinate across owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors
• Facilitate design reviews, progress meetings, and critical decision-making sessions
• Oversee MEP systems implementation, including power (UPS, generators, switchgear), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, chillers), and structured cabling
• Drive adherence to Uptime Institute Tier standards, ANSI/TIA-942, and local codes
• Monitor construction quality, safety, and contractor performance
• Manage risk identification, mitigation strategies, and change control processes
• Lead commissioning efforts and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Track budgets, forecasts, and cost variances; review invoices and change orders
• Provide clear, executive-level project reporting

What You Bring

• 510 years of construction project management experience
• 35+ years working in data center or mission-critical environments
• Proven experience as an Owners Representative
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and critical infrastructure
• Expertise with tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, and Procore
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Background in commercial or large-scale infrastructure construction

Why Join Us?

• Work on a high-visibility, cutting-edge data center project
• Collaborate with industry-leading teams and technologies
• Opportunity for long-term career growth with potential full-time conversion
• Competitive benefits including:
• 6 paid holidays
• 2 weeks PTO

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $156000.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.