Project Manager - Datacenter Construction

Bitdeer Technologies Group

$90K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years progressive experience in construction project management, particularly with large-scale, mission-critical datacenter projects.
  • Proven experience managing the construction of high-density computing facilities, showcasing knowledge of power and cooling systems.
  • Expertise in leading multi-disciplinary teams and dealing with external contractors across diverse projects.
  • Proficiency with PM tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Procore.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential.
  • Willingness to navigate construction sites in varying weather conditions and travel for project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project planning, define scope, develop schedules, and establish budgets focused on AI and HPC workloads.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and schedules, while implementing change management and cost control to ensure project integrity.
  • Utilize technical expertise in power distribution, thermal management, and structured cabling for GPU clusters.
  • Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, coordinating between internal teams and external partners.
  • Identify project risks and devise mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.
  • Manage vendor contracts and negotiations, ensuring compliance and high performance.
  • Drive safety and quality standards within construction activities and ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Report project status, risks, and key decisions to executive leadership on a regular basis.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead groundbreaking AI datacenter projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with global teams.
  • Access to advanced technologies and methodologies in the AI field.
  • Potential for professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Commitment to high standards of safety and quality in project execution.
Full Job Description
About the role:

Bitdeer Inc. is seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Project Manager to lead the development and execution of our next-generation, hyperscale AI datacenter infrastructure. This role is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and budgeting to final execution, ensuring all projects are completed on schedule and within budget

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mission-critical construction, a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, and specific expertise in the unique requirements of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This role reports to the Senior Project Manager of the US Datacenter Business and requires close collaboration with global engineering, design, and operations teams.

What you will be responsible for:
  • Project Leadership: Lead project planning, defining scope, developing detailed schedules, and establishing budgets in collaboration with clients, engineers, and leadership, maintaining a specific focus on facilities optimized for AI and HPC workloads.
  • Budget & Schedule Management: Develop and meticulously manage project budgets, forecasts, and master schedules. Implement robust change management and cost control processes to ensure financial integrity and timely delivery.
  • Technical Expertise: significant expertise or experience with high-density power distribution, advanced thermal management (including liquid cooling solutions) and structured cabling for GPU clusters.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact and lead for all stakeholders, including internal design, engineering, and operations teams, as well as external general contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project risks related to design, supply chain, and execution, and develop effective mitigation strategies to prevent project delays or cost overruns.
  • Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with all project vendors, ensuring compliance and optimal performance.
  • Problem shooting and solving in project delivery, including both technical and project management issues.
  • Safety & Quality: Drive a culture of safety and quality, ensuring all construction activities adhere to the highest standards and meet all relevant regulations and codes.
  • Reporting: Provide clear, concise, and timely project status reports to executive leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and key decisions.

How you will stand out:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years progressive experience in construction project management, including experience with large-scale, mission-critical, or hyperscale datacenter projects.
  • Proven experience managing the construction of high-density computing facilities, including a solid understanding of power systems (UPS, PDU, transformers), cooling systems (CRAC, chillers, cooling towers), and fire suppression.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams and external contractors.
  • Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore).
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Must be able to traverse all areas of a construction site in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to travel as required for projects

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, including liquid cooling systems and high-wattage GPU server deployments.
  • PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project management certifications.
  • Successful experience of factory prefabricated datacenter projects delivery. Familiar with datacenter prefabricated technology, including modular core & shell and MEP system
  • Experience managing global projects and working with international teams.
  • Knowledge of hyperscale build methodologies and operational readiness processes.
  • Experience with LEED, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, and other industry certifications.

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