Project Launch Manager – Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

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

• Collaborate with the pre-lease team to compile and process each signed agreement.

• Conduct handover evaluations based on client specifications, ensuring that transfer items are documented or noted as gaps with designated owners and resolution timelines.

• Organize and co-facilitate onsite project initiation meetings alongside the client project leader.

• Develop launch materials and presentations.

• Allocate tasks and monitor their completion.

• Review schedules and costs as the design details evolve.

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

• Follow up on resultant actions with the developer.

• Address outstanding items from due diligence to ensure they are formally resolved within the launch period.

• Lead the weekly project meetings, design coordination, and developer communication throughout mobilization.

• Keep the action log updated and provide inputs for milestone reporting.

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

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

• Contribute to the establishment of the team handover checklist, launch format, and reporting standards.

• Apply insights gained from previous projects to future sites.

• Oversee two to three sites simultaneously, each at varying stages of development.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

• Travel approximately 6–10 days monthly for in-person launch meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Preference for candidates with data center experience in delivery, preconstruction, or development.

• Experience in mission-critical facilities or complex technical buildings may be considered if transferable.

• Familiarity with data center construction and the necessary information and documentation for construction mobilization.

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

• Capability to interpret and act upon schedule and cost assessments provided by specialists.

• Ability to address resultant issues with a developer effectively.

• Skill in managing multiple concurrent projects at various stages.

• Proficiency in obtaining information and commitments from parties outside of direct reporting lines.

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

• Ability to adapt to evolving standards and contribute to their development.

• Technical aptitude to read, comprehend, and communicate contractual obligations, including construction drawings and specifications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide concise reports to senior client stakeholders.

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

• Understanding and adherence to site HSSE policies.

• General technological competence.

• A degree is not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote work.

• Permanent employment position.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Consideration for qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with LA County ordinance and California law.