Construction Project Manager, Data Center

Bureau Veritas Group

. Lead the overall direction, execution, program management, and financial performance of mission-critical data center construction projects from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeHampton • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing mission-critical data center construction projects, including oversight of MEP infrastructure, commissioning processes, and compliance with building codes. Proven ability to lead project execution, financial performance, and stakeholder communication while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

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Data Center Construction ManagementMEP Infrastructure OversightCommissioning ProcessesPMP CertificationProject Budget Management

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Hard Skills

Construction Project ManagementRedundancy DesignPlanning and Design CoordinationRisk MitigationQuality Assurance Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Construction Management SoftwareBuilding Management Systems (BMS)Energy Performance Management Systems (EPMS)Project Scheduling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationLEED APMission-Critical Certifications

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical ProjectsConstruction Value Over $25MBuilding Codes ComplianceUtility CoordinationOccupancy Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall direction, execution, program management, and financial performance of mission-critical data center construction projects from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover
Serve as the Owner's Representative and oversee general contractors, design consultants, commissioning agents, utility providers, and equipment vendors
Manage planning, design coordination, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy readiness, turnover, and closeout
Oversee mission-critical MEP infrastructure, including electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, cooling, low-voltage, fire protection, security, BMS, and EPMS systems
Coordinate installation, startup, testing, and integration of critical infrastructure systems
Lead FAT, SAT, IST, and final turnover documentation activities
Ensure systems meet requirements for uptime, resiliency, scalability, and N, N+1, and 2N redundancy
Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, safety, schedules, and budgets
Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, commissioning reports, and project documentation
Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans; identify and mitigate risks
Evaluate schedule impacts, procurement challenges, construction conflicts, and commissioning issues and implement corrective actions
Review third-party inspection reports and quality assurance documentation and resolve deficiencies before turnover
Present project status, budget updates, schedule performance, and risk assessments to client leadership and executive stakeholders
Coordinate with operations, facility management, and commissioning teams for operational readiness
Maintain compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, utility coordination requirements, and client standards
Foster safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across project stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required
Minimum of 10 years of construction project management experience
Minimum of 5+ years of direct experience delivering data center or mission-critical construction projects
Proven experience managing large-scale projects ($25M+ construction value)
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, redundancy design, and commissioning processes
Demonstrated success managing projects from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required
PMP certification preferred
LEED AP preferred
Mission-critical or commissioning certifications strongly preferred
Must be local to Hampton, Georgia
Ability to travel to client/project sites across the U.S.; overnight stays may be required
Ability to successfully work from remote location
Ability to operate computers and electronic tablets; physical ability to perform onsite duties, including walking, standing, climbing, crawling, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Tuition Assistance
Optional life and pet insurance
Access to Corporate Discounts
Base pay adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location