Project Launch Manager – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the transition of executed leases from the signing stage through to construction mobilization.

• Collaborate with the pre-lease team to compile and package each deal effectively.

• Conduct handover checks in accordance with client specifications and monitor resolution of transfer gaps.

• Organize and co-lead project launch meetings on-site with the client’s project lead.

• Delegate and monitor launch tasks until their completion.

• Review schedules and costs as the design details evolve.

• Integrate findings from specialists into site baselines and reports.

• Follow up on resulting actions with developers.

• Drive the resolution of inherited due-diligence items to documented closure.

• Facilitate weekly project calls, design coordination, and developer interactions during mobilization.

• Maintain action logs and generate standardized inputs for milestone reporting.

• Handle daily interactions with developers, client project leads, and internal specialists.

• Transition sites to on-site delivery teams at mobilization, covering baselines, open-item registers, and accepted-risk documentation.

• Assist in handover checks, launch formats, reporting standards, and capturing lessons learned.

• May need to comply with SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Preferred experience in data center delivery, preconstruction, or development.

• Background in mission-critical and complex technical facilities will be considered if transferable.

• Familiarity with data center construction and mobilization documentation requirements.

• Experience in project handover, preconstruction coordination, change control, and tracking open items.

• Capable of interpreting schedule and cost reviews and addressing resulting issues with developers.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently at various stages.

• Skilled at obtaining information and commitments from stakeholders who do not report directly.

• Proficient in leading meetings with senior stakeholders and securing assigned actions along with deadlines.

• Able to adapt to evolving standards and contribute to their establishment.

• Technical proficiency in reading, understanding, and communicating contract requirements, construction drawings, and specifications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise reporting for senior stakeholders.

• Proficient in MS Suite and Google Workspace.

• General technological expertise.

• Understanding of and adherence to site HSSE policies.

• Willingness to travel approximately 6–10 days per month.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consideration for remote work.

• Travel opportunities, including attending in-person launch meetings.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and support for reasonable accommodations.