Data Center Technical (MEP) Project Manager - Austin, TX

EdgeConneX • Austin, TX

81d • $125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

EdgeConneX is looking for a Technical Project Manager to provide hands-on support and oversight for the planning, reporting, design, and deployment of Data Center construction projects in Austin, TX and across North America. We are seeking a technically savvy self-starter who can support multi-disciplinary teams in delivering projects on time, on budget, and within specifications. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Program Management working within our PMO. This is a hybrid based role that requires onsite presence and project management leadership in Austin, TX to start, but could require travel up to 20% domestically to support other projects, attend training, and other company initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant consulting and/or external client-facing experience with a distinct focus on large-scale project management within mission-critical industries.
• Mastery of written and live customer-facing presentations.
• A project management-related certification such as PMP, CCM, AC, CPC, CST, PE.
• OSHA 30 / VCA-VOL or equivalent certification is preferable but can be acquired through training once hired.
• Strong technical skills in areas such as electrical and mechanical engineering, data center infrastructure, and networking.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Project/Primavera, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Direct MEP Engineering skills or expertise.
• Direct experience in the Data Center industry, Construction, and/or Real Estate environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with construction management firms and general contractors to deliver assigned projects on time and within budget.
• Understand customer requirements and ensure they are met in accordance with the lease agreement/contract.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, construction deliverables, communicating directly with customers to foster and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Provide regular project updates, dashboards, and executive-level reporting on project and schedule progress with site photos.
• Interface with project stakeholders at both working team and executive levels.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure company goals are met, including hosting weekly progress meetings.
• Utilize technical expertise to identify, mitigate, and resolve project-related issues.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, interdependencies, and potential schedule or cost impacts.
• Monitor construction activities to verify adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees