Sr. Project Manager

Location:

Columbus, OH area (on-site)

Our client is a leading hyperscale data center developer building two of the largest campuses in Central Ohio. They need a Senior Project Manager to act as the owner’s representative, leading construction from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

• Lead hyperscale data center construction from design and precon through commissioning, IST, and operational handover
• Manage general contractors, trade partners, engineering firms, and utility providers
• Own schedules, critical path, budgets, forecasting, change orders, and pay applications
• Oversee electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, structural systems, and site utilities
• Drive long-lead equipment procurement and utility interconnection coordination
• Manage RFIs, submittals, design coordination, QA/QC, punch lists, and closeout
• Champion a strong safety culture and report status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership

• 8+ years of construction project management, with at least 4 years on data center projects
• At least one major data center project delivered start to finish
• A background with a developer, hyperscaler, or general contractor
• Strong knowledge of MEP and structural systems, with MV/HV electrical, UPS, generators, and cooling a plus
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and complex GC relationships
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools
• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
• Ability to work on-site in the Columbus area