Project Manager - Data Center

Project Manager - Data Center

Full‑time, traveling role. Must have Data Center Project Management experience.

The Sr. Project Manager will provide tactical leadership and support for operations. The role monitors, supports, and executes work for the largest contract‑value projects, including high‑risk projects. It serves as a senior escalation point for the project management community, mentors PMs, and partner with local Operations Management and assigned project PMs to resolve intensified issues.

Key responsibilities include ensuring all contracted work meets the company’s safety, quality, management, and financial performance requirements, and delivering projects efficiently in terms of staffing, material and financial management, and customer care.

• Monitor, support, and report on largest profile projects, focusing on risk management, profit margin protection, safety, and quality.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and address challenges during project execution.
• Engage in significant project escalations from any operations branch/department/program and resolve issues until they are manageable.
• Track project financials, KPIs, forecasts, and monitor performance.
• Mentor and coach partnering PMs to enhance development and skill sets.
• Represent PMO in "Pre‑Con/Ops Handoff" and "Ops Implementation" meetings for Tier 5 levels.
• Manage workload distribution, monitor customer delivery, and track job installation progress.
• Plan, manage, and maintain project profitability to achieve company goals.
• Review job cost postings for accuracy and complete invoicing, customer collections, and periodic financial reporting.
• Manage quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Participate in and facilitate bid processes as needed.
• Act as liaison with customer representatives.
• Create, develop, and implement account process improvements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Project managing large and complex projects of $1 M+.
• Experience with formal scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Wrike, Smartsheet, Excel).
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Ability to travel to jobsites as needed.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a company‑sponsored American Express card.
• Minimum 6 years of experience; license required; no minimum education beyond high school.
• Minimum base salary $80,000 / yr; maximum $100,000 / yr.

Must be self‑motivated, positive, professional, and able to lead others to implement process improvements. Must be able to travel to jobsites and meet driving standards.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

For assistance with accommodations, applicants may contact IES at (713) 860‑1500.

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