Senior Construction Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Center

Spencer Ogden
Austin, TX

A rapidly growing global infrastructure organization supporting large-scale advanced computing environments is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects. This role will oversee projects from early planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and final handover.

The position will play a critical role in turning aggressive capacity expansion plans into structured project execution while ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage integrated project schedules covering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
  • Oversee execution of the master construction schedule from site mobilization through substantial completion and operational turnover.
  • Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial tracking, including change order management and reporting.
  • Coordinate design review milestones and project documentation, ensuring clear accountability and communication across teams.
  • Lead contract and vendor management processes, including bid coordination, contractor selection, and project close-out documentation.
  • Identify and mitigate schedule risks and long-lead equipment constraints associated with mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Provide consistent project reporting and status updates to internal leadership and delivery partners.
  • Lead cross-functional project delivery teams including project managers, construction managers, and field leadership.
  • Support team staffing strategies and contribute to performance oversight within project teams.
  • Facilitate project meetings, milestone reviews, and lessons-learned sessions to drive project performance and improvement.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience managing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
  • Direct experience delivering hyperscale data center construction projects is required.
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes within mission-critical facilities.
  • Experience managing complex procurement processes, contractor coordination, and cost control programs.
  • Advanced proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
  • Experience with construction cost management and project collaboration platforms.
  • Proven ability to manage fast-track project schedules across multiple locations or regions.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.


This role offers the opportunity to support the development of large-scale hyperscale infrastructure projects within a fast-paced, high-growth technical environment focused on delivering critical digital infrastructure.