Project Manager, Data Center

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years of project management experience, with 5+ years in data center construction or mission-critical projects
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems in critical environments
  • Proven experience in managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
  • Willingness to travel to project sites
  • Proficient in construction management software and scheduling tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction to completion
  • Align project scope, budget, and schedule with owners and design teams
  • Manage contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
  • Drive coordination across various scopes, focusing on critical path activities
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual standards
  • Develop and oversee project financials
  • Identify risks proactively and create mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget
  • Serve as the main point of accountability for project outcomes

Benefits

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • 100% employer-funded ESOP for all associates
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset - our team. ARCO's best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.
  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list
  • Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk
  • Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
  • Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities
  • Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations
  • Develop and oversee project financials
  • Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget
  • Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Around 3-8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission critical projects
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments
  • Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
  • Ability to travel to project sites as needed
  • Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required

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