Data Center Program Manager - Water​/Civil

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Data Center Project/Program Manager

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Data Center Project/Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary data center and mission‑critical projects across Texas and Columbus, OH. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team development with a forward‑thinking approach to innovation, leveraging a comprehensive service offering from our Transportation & Infrastructure and Power & Energy Business Units to provide complete solutions for our clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the full lifecycle of data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, technical standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project milestones.
• Lead sales and marketing efforts for Data Center / Mission‑critical initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and delivery excellence.
• Support proposal development, fee negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and thought‑leadership forums.

• Mentor and manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Support recruiting and retention efforts for mission‑critical staff.
• Promote career development and technical excellence across the team.
• Lead the development of services across the project lifecycle, including site planning, zoning, and site‑water‑and‑power engineering.
• Collaborate with internal specialists and digital transformation teams to pilot new tools and workflows.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and standards in the mission‑critical sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission‑critical project delivery.
• At least 2 years of direct project management experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to client sites and project locations.

• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
• Familiarity with Newforma, Project Wise, or similar project management tools.
• Experience integrating CAD, BIM, and AI tools into design or project workflows.

• Competitive salary with market‑based pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and company‑paid long‑term and short‑term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) company match.
• New maternity/paternity/adoption program.

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