Data Center Project Manager

Black Box

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.
  • Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with multiple contract and delivery models including GMP and design-build.
  • Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, BICSI RCDD, BICSI RTPM, PMP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily construction management using established PMO standards.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules.
  • Oversee all phases of project execution to align with scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Identify and manage change events using best practices.
  • Enforce safety protocols and standards across all project activities.
  • Ensure quality control through consistent documentation and reporting.
  • Communicate project status and stakeholder updates clearly.

Benefits

  • Contract with potential for extension or direct hire.
  • Standard Monday to Friday site hours of 7:00am to 4:00pm.
  • Daily onsite presence required, with up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a high-visibility role.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Manager - Data Center Construction

As a Data Center Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of one of the most transformative infrastructure programs in the country: constructing the largest data center in the United States. This is an opportunity to lead major, high visibility work that directly impacts the next generation of connectivity and cloud innovation.

In this role, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, ensuring flawless execution through disciplined application of PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule management. You'll set the tone for operational excellence, drive collaboration across teams, and help define what "best in class" means for modern data center deployment.

Position Details:
• Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level
• Contract with possible contract extension or hire
• Standard site hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm
• Location: Client site - Bowling Green, OH
• Daily onsite presence required.
• Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
• Supervision responsibilities included.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Lead day-to-day construction management using established PMO standards and methodologies.


  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules.


  • Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.


  • Identify and manage change events, applying best practice change management processes.


Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across all project activities.


  • Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting.


  • Maintain adherence to construction technology platforms, building codes, and industry standards.


Financial & Contract Management

  • Utilize construction accounting principles to support cost forecasting, budget analysis, and financial reporting.


  • Manage contracting and delivery methods including lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, design build, and time & material.


  • Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures.


Stakeholder Communication

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.


  • Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and priorities clearly and confidently.


  • Prepare presentations and lead briefings for both small and large groups.


Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

  • Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and drive timely resolution of conflicts.


  • Apply data driven insights to influence decisions and optimize project performance.


  • Promote a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.


Requirements

  • Proficient in using data and analytics to support informed decision making.


  • Extensive knowledge of construction safety protocols and regulatory requirements.


  • Strong understanding of estimating engineering principles and construction methodologies.


  • Experience with change management processes and documentation.


  • Solid understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and budgeting.


  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self driven with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.


  • Proficient in business and industry tools including MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).


  • Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.


  • Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.


  • Experience across multiple contract and delivery models (GMP, designbuild, fixed price, etc.).


  • Preferred certifications:


  • OSHA 30


  • BICSI RCDD


  • BICSI RTPM


  • PMIPMP


This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee; it is not meant to be all-inclusive for any one position. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at any time due to business conditions or any other reason.

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