Data Center Project Manager

ENTRUST•Saint Louis, MO

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects within a utility-driven, mission-critical environment. This role oversees planning, coordination, and execution of data center–related upgrades, reliability improvements, and electrical system integrations that support grid operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background managing technical projects for electric utilities or similar regulated environments, with experience coordinating engineering teams, contractors, and operations groups. This position requires exceptional communication, risk management, and stakeholder alignment skills, along with a deep understanding of electrical systems, critical facilities, or utility infrastructure. We have opportunities available in the St. Louis area. As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Your day will involve developing comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You’ll allocate and coordinate resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track. You’ll provide technical guidance and expertise to our engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Establishing strong communication channels with clients will be key, as you’ll need to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns. Additionally, you’ll monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Previous experience in construction, project management, or a related role
Experience with utilities, specifically the development of data center projects
5 years experience or greater related experience
Curious and active listener: You have a deep hunger to learn, coupled with a willingness to think outside the box. You ask a lot of questions. You recognize there is a difference between “hearing” and “listening.
Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes
Detail oriented: The little things matter!
Collaborative: When we all succeed, we’re better for it!

Nice To Haves

PMP is a plus

Responsibilities

Developing comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
Allocating and coordinating resources, including engineers, technicians, equipment, and materials, to keep the project on track.
Providing technical guidance and expertise to our engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Establishing strong communication channels with clients to understand their requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns.
Monitoring project budgets and expenditures to ensure we stay within financial targets.