Project Manager; Remote; Data Center Design & Construction Projects

Are you a collaborative professional with experience delivering mission-critical data center design and construction projects? Otak CPM (Comprehensive Project Management) is hiring a remote Project Manager to join our growing team. This role requires at least 3 years of experience working in data center construction environments, along with experience serving as an Owner’s Representative. This opportunity is ideal for a high-achieving self-starter who is ready to take on new responsibilities, contribute to complex projects, and grow their career within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.

• Lead multiple concurrent datacenter construction projects of varying size, complexity, and phase, from early planning through completion.
• Oversee the delivery of greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit engineering and design projects through all phases, including site due diligence, land development, detailed design, permitting, construction administration, and turnover to Operations.
• Manage internal and external resources to support building, power, cooling, telecom, and controls scope in alignment with client capacity roadmaps.
• Coordinate internal client stakeholders and external consultants, including architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty vendors.
• Facilitate problem-solving and support the incorporation of new equipment and operational processes.
• Provide design and construction coordination for datacenter projects, guiding key decisions and maintaining alignment with client goals.
• Oversee datacenter design and construction work across the Americas, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality.
• Build strong, productive relationships with clients and project partners while providing subject matter insight and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Collaborate and cross-train with Otak team members to improve efficiency, quality, and project delivery.

• Engineering Degree in:
  Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Construction disciplines.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction or design-related fields, including 3+ years in data center construction environments and experience serving as an Owner's Representative.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams in advanced engineering and operational processes for large datacenter and critical-facility environments, while managing personnel, budgets, schedules, and complex project portfolios.
• PMP and/or CMIT certification (or active pursuit); OSHA 10 Certification.
• Experience with commercial and high-tech construction, including retrofits; familiarity with all phases of design and construction management.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple design projects of varying complexity and stage.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, land-use processes for green-field construction/site, and contractual change management.
• Advanced oral and effective written communication skills and experience in meeting facilitation and a growing competency in exercise facilitation (e.g., RACI and other project management tools).
• Working knowledge of AI tools, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and construction management software.
• Proven experience managing projects in a virtual/remote environment, with willingness to travel as needed.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market…