Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with strong data center project experience to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of mission-critical facilities in Virginia. This role requires a proactive leader with deep technical understanding and client-facing capabilities to manage a complex construction and engineering project from inception to completion.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and timeline.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including design consultants, MEP specialists, contractors, and vendors.
• Oversee the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases while mitigating risks and managing changes.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements specific to data centre environments.
• Drive progress meetings, project reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor project budgets and cash flow in collaboration with the cost management team.
• Manage contract administration, procurement strategies, and contractor performance.
• Provide leadership in problem-solving, issue resolution, and team development.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and project transparency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in data center or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Proven track record of delivering fast-track, high-value projects in live or hyperscale data center environments.
• Familiarity with data center-specific systems: power redundancy (UPS, generators), cooling systems, white space requirements, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of international forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, NEC).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with international clients and contractors is preferred.

Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.