US Data Center/Mission Critical Project Manager

Versys Verified Systems

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience, ideally in mission-critical or data center projects
  • Expertise in leading complex MEP, electrical, controls, and commissioning scopes
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar (or related technical experience)
  • PM credentials such as PMP are a strong asset
  • Proven capability to manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications in demanding environments
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, including QA/QC and project closeout requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall project execution focusing on scope, schedule, risk, quality, and stakeholder coordination
  • Ensure comprehensive understanding and management of project scope and contract requirements
  • Drive jobsite readiness and daily priorities with field leadership
  • Facilitate a strong turnover process including documentation and client handover
  • Mentor and develop project team members to foster growth
  • Own project financial controls including budgeting, forecasting, and change management
  • Manage planning and scheduling activities across trades and vendors

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wages plus daily per diems
  • Contributions toward health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Strong support for training and team growth into leadership roles
  • Commitment to precision, safety, and individual success
Full Job Description
VERSYS (Verified Systems) is growing our team of experiencedMission Critical Project Managersfor upcoming U.S. data center projects. Ifyou'veled power, controls, or cooling scopes in environments where uptime, documentation, coordination, and precision are non-negotiable, we want to hear from you.

This roleis responsible for
project execution, cost, risk, and client outcomesfrom early planning through turnover and closeout.

Whatyou'llown

You'lllead Data Center and Advanced Technology projects, working closely with field leads, clients, vendors, and internal support teams. Key responsibilities include:

Project leadership & execution
  • Lead overall project execution: scope, schedule, risk, quality, and stakeholder coordination
  • Maintain a complete, detailed understanding of project scope and contract requirements
  • Drive jobsite readiness, daily priorities, and constraint removal with field leadership
  • Ensure a strong turnover process: documentation, punch/deficiency closure, and client handover support


Team leadership
  • Lead and support project team members (project engineers, coordinators, and site leadership)
  • Mentor, coach, and develop project engineers for fast-paced growth
  • Set expectations, build morale, and create a high-accountability / high-support culture


Project controls & financial performance
  • Own project controls: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, billings, collections, change management, and cash flow
  • Deliveraccuratemonthly status reporting (schedule, cost, risks, and key milestones)
  • Hold accountability for project completion, financial outcomes, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction


Planning & scheduling
  • Lead planning and scheduling activities;coordinatesequencing across trades and vendors
  • Manage schedule updates, look-aheads, and milestone tracking to keep teams aligned and moving


What makes this role different at VERSYS

Your timewill be split between office coordination and site engagement; running daily priorities with field teams and subcontractors, walking the work, and staying closely aligned with clients, commissioning partners, and vendors to keep execution tight and communication clear.You'llown the rhythm of the project (schedule, cost, procurement, RFIs/submittals, QA/QC, and turnover documentation), andyou'llhave the resources and authority to improve processes and implement proven systems that help teams perform at a higher level.

Whatwe'relooking for

We'relooking for a people-first, adaptable leader who can drive results in a fast-moving environment.

  • 5+ yearsof commercial construction project management experience (mission critical / data center experience is a strong asset)
  • Experience leading complexMEP / electrical / controls / commissioning-heavyscopes on fast-track projects (typically 5-10+ years total experience is ideal)
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related fieldis an asset-equivalent experience and/or a strong trade/technical background (electrical, mechanical, I&C/BAS) will be considered
  • PM credentials such asPMPare a strong asset
  • Proven ability to manageschedule, budget, subcontractors, procurement, RFIs/submittals, change management, and client communicationin high-pressure environments
  • Strong understanding of building processes, systems, and project delivery fundamentals, includingQA/QC, safety, and turnover/closeout documentation
  • Demonstrated capability in cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial controls
  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and common project tools (PM software, cost management/accounting software, scheduling software)
  • Excellent communication and listening skills; able to resolve complex issues calmly and effectively
  • Proven ability to build team morale and lead through accountability and support
  • Strong work ethic and a practical, "get it done" mindset


What we offer
  • Competitive hourly wages + daily per diems
  • Health insurance contribution
  • 401(k) matching
  • Strong field support, training, and growth to lead roles
  • A team that values precision, safety, and your success


Ready to join us?

If this sounds like you andyou'dlike to join our journey,submityour resume andlet'sconnect.

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