Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

9d•$105,400 - $189,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you excited to undertake large-scale data center construction projects from kickoff through commissioning and Go-Live? Do you possess solid technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and fire protection/life safety systems? Join our team. At Akamai, we build standard-setting edge infrastructure and secure cloud platform solutions. Our Data Center Strategy team leads critical project implementations that power global operations. We collaborate across regions to build reliable, high-performing facilities. Join us to lead key data center builds and shape our growing network infrastructure. Partner with the best. In this role, you will manage day-to-day data center construction activities across multiple project locations. You will oversee budgets, track critical path schedules, and ensure compliance with building standards. Working remotely and on-site, you will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver successful data center projects.

Requirements

8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
4+ years of direct contract administration experience
Be well versed with electrical, mechanical, fire protection, plumbing, BMS/EMS, and security systems
4+ years of experience tracking pre-construction, mobilization, construction documents, permitting, commissioning, and project closeout
Demonstrate solid technical skills, effective communication, and willingness to travel to project sites
Be knowledgeable in construction law, business practices, and Microsoft Project applications
Be willing to travel periodically within the U.S. and hold a valid U.S. driver's license

Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day construction activities across multiple multi-megawatt data center projects
Working with contractors and engineering teams, develop project schedules and track critical paths from equipment purchase through installation and completion
Managing project budgets, tracking actual spending, and managing service order scope changes
Ensuring project compliance with contractual terms, local building codes, and OSHA regulations
Providing regular progress reports covering timelines, budget updates, and construction status
Collaborating with equipment vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to drive project execution