Senior Technical Project Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete delivery of intricate, high-stakes mission-critical and data-center infrastructure projects

• Take ownership of project outcomes regarding cost, schedule, scope, procurement, quality, and client satisfaction

• Guide Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators while upholding delivery standards and ensuring workstream alignment

• Lead pre-design and feasibility initiatives, encompassing due diligence, constructability assessments, capacity validation, value engineering, and rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates

• Propel expedited, parallel delivery methodologies to meet speed-to-market objectives

• Formulate and assess Method of Procedures (MOPs) for essential infrastructure

• Conduct procurement and commercial functions, including the development of RFPs, vendor qualification, negotiation, and direct contracting

• Manage prime and trade contracts across various disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, structural, and general trades

• Oversee GMP/NTE budgets, ROM development, change orders, forecasts, pay applications, and variance analysis

• Act as the main point of contact for clients on a daily basis and provide data-informed reports

• Recognize, document, and escalate technical, schedule, and commercial risks

• Ensure quality assurance and commissioning of critical power, cooling, life-safety, and control systems

• Carry out field assessments, onsite evaluations of electrical equipment, operational testing, inspections, and commissioning

• Supervise maintenance and testing of electrical equipment, as well as contractor activities

• Collaborate on project plans, specifications, and engineering drawings utilizing CAD software

• Ensure that designs adhere to relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards

• Provide technical guidance in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, UPS, batteries, emergency generators, transfer switches, switchgear, and distributed generation

• Enforce site safety measures, including lockout-tagout (LOTO), lead safety stand-downs, and corrective actions

• Assist in contract administration, compliance, insurance documentation, and governance

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Over 8 years of experience in construction project management, particularly in data center, industrial, or other mission-critical environments

• Proven ownership of complete project delivery for large, complex, high-value projects

• Established track record of delivering projects with a total cost of $50M or more

• Experience managing high schedule intensity and technically intricate MEP scopes

• Direct oversight of electrical, mechanical, generator, controls, and structural trade contractors in active, energized construction environments

• Demonstrated commercial and contract leadership, including RFP development, negotiation, and administration of GMP, NTE, or similar contract structures

• Advanced skills in project management, scheduling, and financial management software

• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning standards such as NFPA and ASHRAE

• Exceptional skills in communication, negotiation, executive-level presentations, and reporting

• Ability to function independently and make decisive judgments in ambiguous, high-pressure, fast-paced settings

• Willingness to travel up to 100% for specific projects as required

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; this position does not offer visa sponsorship

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

• A supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional well-being