Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location: New York, New Jersey or Connecticut

Salary: $160K - $190K Per Annum + Package

Client:

A specialist construction and project advisory consultancy supporting developers, investors and owners in delivering complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects across the US.

The business provides end-to-end project delivery expertise across cost management, estimating, project controls, programme management and commercial oversight, helping clients maintain control over budgets, schedules, risk and overall project performance.

With a growing presence in the data center and mission-critical infrastructure market, the consultancy supports hyperscale developments and large-scale data center programmes where cost certainty, speed of delivery and operational readiness are critical.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager leads data center programs for the companies clients from start to finish, working remotely and traveling to sites when needed. This role strengthens a 5-person data center project management team and gives our clients an experienced owner-side leader who already understands how data centers are built.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data center projects on the owner's behalf, from design through commissioning and handover.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget and risk across design teams, contractors and vendors.
• Oversee procurement of long-lead equipment such as generators, switchgear, UPS and cooling.
• Direct onsite staff, including field project managers, and coordinate with cost and controls teams.
• Report progress, risks and decisions clearly to client executives.
• Support pursuits and help grow the companies data center project management practice.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior project management experience with data center delivery as a must.
• Owner-side, owner's rep or construction manager background on large mission-critical projects.
• Strong grasp of electrical and mechanical systems, commissioning and power-delivery timelines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and remote teams.
• Comfortable working remotely and traveling to sites as projects require.
• PMP or similar credentials are a plus.