Project Manager - Data Center OperationsThe Project Manager - Data Center Operations, leads and manages post-construction and operational projects within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This role focuses on the planning, execution, and delivery of our post-construction ("Day 2") activities, including capacity expansions, infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements, maintenance projects, and customer-driven modifications after initial facility commissioning.
What You Will Be Doing:- Lead commercial electrical and mission-critical infrastructure projects from inception through completion.
- Manage Day 2 operational projects within active data center environments, including equipment replacements, infrastructure upgrades, maintenance activities, and system modifications.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate project activities with facility operations teams to minimize disruption to critical environments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
- Conduct project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, operational planning meetings, and project closeout meetings.
- Coordinate with general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Manage maintenance windows, shutdowns, cutovers, and operational activities in accordance with client requirements.
- Monitor project costs, labor utilization, subcontractor expenditures, and change orders.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures including MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs where applicable.
- Prepare project documentation including schedules, progress reports, change orders, forecasts, and closeout reports.
- Collaborate with the Director of Safety to ensure field personnel have the appropriate training and resources to perform work safely.
- Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers, and other assigned project team members as the team grows.
- Lead efforts to continually improve project delivery processes, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Experience to Hit the Ground Running:- Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in mission-critical facilities, data centers, electrical construction, or facility operations.
- Experience managing projects within active operational data center environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, critical infrastructure, facility operations, and mission-critical environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and project management software platforms.
What Would Really Make You Shine:- Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center environments.
- Knowledge of mission-critical operational procedures including MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
- Electrical contracting or mission-critical construction experience.
- LEED experience.
- Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
- Familiarity with commissioning, critical systems testing, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships and drive repeat business opportunities.
What Would Earn You Continued Career Growth & Development:- Successfully managing multiple projects while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Consistently delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
- Developing strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance project execution and operational efficiency.
- Mentoring and developing Project Engineers, Coordinators, and future project leaders.
- Supporting the growth of Mid-City Electric's data center and mission-critical services business.
- Fostering teamwork to make the dream work!
Why Join Mid-City Electric? At Mid-City Electric, we believe in taking care of our people. As a five-time Top Workplace, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions make a difference.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members
- Medical is a traditional PPO plan with a low deductible of $300
- $45,000 of free life insurance for all employees with the opportunity to purchase more coverage at low group rates
- Short-and long-term disability plans
- Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Accident and critical illness plans available
- 15 days of PTO in the first year
- Education reimbursement
- Birthday as a paid day off
- 8 paid holidays
- Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary, regardless of individual contribution, plus the opportunity for profit-sharing contributions
- On-site fitness center and training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Financial and health wellness programming
- Fantastic office with great amenities conveniently located in Westerville
