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 signing through to construction initiation.

• Collaborate with the pre-lease team to consolidate and organize each executed deal.

• Conduct handover checks against client specifications and monitor transfer gaps to designated owners along with resolution timelines.

• Prepare materials and briefings, co-leading project launch meetings on-site with the client project lead.

• Allocate and monitor project launch tasks until completion.

• Review schedules and costs as design details progress.

• Integrate specialist insights into the site baseline and reporting framework.

• Follow up on resultant actions with the developer.

• Ensure that due diligence items are closed within the launch timeframe.

• Facilitate weekly project calls, coordinate design efforts, and manage developer interactions during mobilization.

• Keep action logs and generate milestone reporting inputs in a uniform portfolio format.

• Handle daily interactions with the developer, the client project lead, and internal specialists.

• Transition each site to the on-site delivery team during mobilization, which includes the current baseline, open item register, and accepted-risk documentation.

• Assist in developing the team handover checklist, launch format, and reporting standards.

• Implement lessons learned into future site projects.

• Comply with SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Manage two to three sites concurrently at various stages of development.

• Travel around 6–10 days each month, including in-person launch meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in data centers is essential in delivery, preconstruction, or development.

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

• Familiarity with data center construction, including the information and documentation required by an incoming delivery team during mobilization.

• Experience with project handover, preconstruction coordination, change management, and tracking open items.

• Capability to interpret and act upon schedule and cost evaluations provided by specialists, addressing any resulting issues with the developer.

• Proficiency in managing multiple concurrent projects at different stages and obtaining information and commitments from parties who do not report directly to this role.

• Skill in leading meetings with senior stakeholders and securing assigned actions with owners and deadlines.

• Ability to work within a developing standard and contribute to its establishment.

• Technical expertise to read, comprehend, and communicate contract requirements, including construction drawings and specifications.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including concise reporting to senior client stakeholders.

• Proficiency in technology, including MS Suite and Google Workspace.

• Understanding and adherence to site HSSE policies.

• General technological proficiency.

• A degree is not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• This is a permanent position.

• Travel opportunities are available, approximately 6–10 days per month.

• Equal employment opportunity and support for reasonable accommodations.