Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.
A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.
Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.
The Role
Serverfarm is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead our ground-up data center development project in Hockley, TX. This role requires strong expertise in base building construction (concrete, steel work) combined with an understanding of critical facility infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage pre-construction activities through commissioning, with a focus on administrative oversight, vendor management, and problem-solving for our complex construction project.
- Lead all aspects of our data center development project within an existing shell building
- Review and validate scope of work (SOW) documents and pricing from data center vendors
- Manage the installation and commissioning of critical MEP systems
- Troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning and construction
- Ensure project is delivered on-time and on-budget while meeting technical specifications
- Be physically present on-site at least 80% of the time
- Communicate project updates to internal stakeholders and leadership
- Collaborate with Serverfarm Operations to ensure built projects meet operational requirements
- 7+ years of experience in data center project management
- Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and commissioning processes
- Experience with critical MEP systems for data centers
- Experience reviewing data center SOWs and validating pricing for specialty vendors
- Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning phase
- Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Local to the Atlanta area with ability to be on-site 80%+ of the time
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Experience with commissioning procedures for data center facilities
- Knowledge of industry standards (Uptime Institute, TIA, etc.)
- Experience working with local permitting authorities in the Houston area
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
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