Data Center Project Manager

About The Role

An established global technology and infrastructure organization is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of next-generation AI data center developments. Based in Austin, Texas, this position will lead high-impact projects that support large-scale compute infrastructure critical to the advancement of AI and cloud computing.

You will take full ownership of project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management — partnering closely with design, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure delivery excellence and operational readiness across multiple global sites.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop, manage, and control integrated project schedules across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center projects, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Drive weekly project reviews and earned-value performance tracking for leadership visibility.

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Own project budgets, forecasts, and change-order governance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cash-flow projections and cost variance reports.
• Manage contract lifecycles — from RFP and bid analysis through award and closeout.

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to critical-path and long-lead items (e.g., transformers, chillers, switchgear).
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to maintain schedule alignment and issue resolution.
• Provide clear, concise progress reports to leadership, partners, and external stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of project managers, construction managers, and superintendents.
• Develop resource plans, performance objectives, and coaching frameworks to foster continuous improvement.
• Facilitate project stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience within data centers, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Certification preferred: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Proven track record of managing fast-track, multi-region projects from design through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proficiency in scheduling and cost management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Ares, Excel).
• Experience with collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites.

Apply today or contact Taylor Brown for more information.