Senior Project Manager, Hyperscale Data Center Construction
Location:
Columbus, OH area (on-site)
About the opportunity
Our client is a leading hyperscale data center developer building two of the largest campuses in Central Ohio. They need a Senior Project Manager to act as the owner’s representative, leading construction from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
What you’ll do
- Lead hyperscale data center construction from design and precon through commissioning, IST, and operational handover
- Manage general contractors, trade partners, engineering firms, and utility providers
- Own schedules, critical path, budgets, forecasting, change orders, and pay applications
- Oversee electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, structural systems, and site utilities
- Drive long-lead equipment procurement and utility interconnection coordination
- Manage RFIs, submittals, design coordination, QA/QC, punch lists, and closeout
- Champion a strong safety culture and report status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership
What you bring
- 8+ years of construction project management, with at least 4 years on data center projects
- At least one major data center project delivered start to finish
- A background with a developer, hyperscaler, or general contractor
- Strong knowledge of MEP and structural systems, with MV/HV electrical, UPS, generators, and cooling a plus
- Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and complex GC relationships
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
- Ability to work on-site in the Columbus area
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