Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Data Center Construction Project Manager

Industry: Data Centers | Hyperscale

Location: Austin, Texas

Salary: $150,000–$250,000

⚡ Overview

A rapidly scaling data center platform supporting hyperscale, enterprise, and AI-driven workloads is expanding aggressively across Texas and other strategic U.S. markets. Backed by multi-billion-dollar capital partners and led by experienced technology and real estate operators, the organization delivers flexible ownership and leasing models while building best-in-class, mission-critical infrastructure.

This role is central to that growth. You will lead site design, preconstruction, and construction execution for large-scale data center developments, acting as the owner’s representative and owning delivery from concept through turnover. Success in this role means projects delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

⚡ Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multi-phased hyperscale data center projects from precon through closeout

• Own project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting

• Serve as owner’s representative with general contractors, designers, and vendors

• Drive accountability for schedule, quality, safety, and cost outcomes

Preconstruction & Cost Control

• Provide constructability reviews and cost feedback during design development

• Support GC RFP creation, bid evaluation, and pricing leveling

• Review, negotiate, and approve change orders

• Track WIP, review contractor invoices, and manage budget variance

MEP & Technical Oversight

• Oversee critical MEP systems including power distribution, cooling, and redundancy

• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and long-lead equipment procurement

• Support commissioning, QA/QC, and turnover processes

Safety, Communication & Reporting

• Partner with EH&S to enforce site safety programs

• Maintain clear communication across owners, designers, and contractors

• Deliver monthly executive updates on schedule, budget, and risk

• Travel to active sites as required (30–70%)

⚡ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

• 5–7+ years of construction project management experience

• Direct data center construction experience

• Experience managing $100M+ mission-critical construction projects

• Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical infrastructure

• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction platforms

• PMP and/or LEED AP a plus

⚡ Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonus and potential equity participation

• 401(k) with employer match (immediate vesting at some levels)

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and insurance

• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and wellness programs

• Tuition reimbursement and mental health support

Why This Role

This is a high-impact owner-side role building the physical backbone of hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure. You’ll have real authority, real budget ownership, and visibility into executive leadership—ideal for project leaders who want scale, complexity, and long-term upside.