Job Description
Project Manager – Data Center Construction (Ohio)
Location: Ohio
Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 + annual performance bonus
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the construction and delivery of high-performance data center projects across Ohio. This role involves full project lifecycle management - from preconstruction and budgeting to commissioning and closeout - ensuring each build meets client expectations, safety standards, and financial targets.
You’ll lead a skilled team, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain control over schedule, cost, and quality to deliver complex, mission-critical projects efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data center construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring all milestones are met safely, on time, and within budget.
- Develop and implement detailed project execution plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
- Collaborate with field teams and superintendents to maintain workflow and resolve issues proactively.
- Identify potential risks and establish mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
- Manage project financials - including cost tracking, invoicing, and forecasting - and report regularly on progress and profitability.
- Negotiate and process change orders as needed.
- Build and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
- Mentor and develop team members to foster professional growth and operational excellence.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience managing large-scale electrical or mechanical construction projects, ideally in data center or mission-critical environments.
- Proven leadership ability with experience managing budgets, schedules, and multi-million-dollar projects.
- In-depth knowledge of construction cost control, scheduling, estimating, and productivity tracking.
- Familiarity with union labor environments and workforce management is a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.
What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to lead some of the most advanced and power-intensive data center builds in the region.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology infrastructure supporting AI and high-density computing.
- A collaborative, growth-focused environment where safety, integrity, and innovation drive success.
- Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits - including health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid leave, and professional development support.
Join a team building the infrastructure that powers the digital world.
If you’re a results-driven leader ready to manage complex data center projects and grow your career, we’d like to meet you.