Project Manager, Data Center Facilities

Ramboll • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Project Manager manages key client projects and is responsible for coordinating and completing projects on time, within budget, and within scope. The role oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress, and prepares status reports for upper management. The Project Manager leads project execution by coordinating internal teams and third-party vendors while supporting quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

The position defines project scope, objectives, and technical requirements with clients and stakeholders; develops and maintains detailed project plans; manages changes to scope, schedule, and cost; and measures project performance using appropriate tools and methodologies. It also involves maintaining client, stakeholder, and vendor relationships, proactively managing risks, preparing project documentation, leading client meetings, gathering requirements, and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Ramboll is a foundation-owned company founded in Denmark, with more than 18,000 experts operating in 35 countries and across 70 offices in the Americas. Its work spans Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. The company describes its mission as creating sustainable societies where people and nature flourish and emphasizes an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative work culture.

Requirements

• Proven project management experience within a consulting engineering firm.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 8 years of project management experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including coaching, supervision, staffing, and performance management.
• Expertise in project management best practices, including budget development and tracking, planning, process improvement, and team management.
• Ability to translate client requirements into comprehensive fee proposals and project scopes.

Nice To Haves

• Data center design project experience.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Oversee project activities, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress.
• Prepare project status reports for upper management.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to support quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Plan projects, allocate resources, and monitor progress to deliver within schedule, scope, and budget.
• Define project scope, objectives, and technical requirements with clients and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost, and measure performance using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Conduct risk management activities to proactively mitigate project challenges.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, lead client meetings, gather requirements, and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Flexibility in where, when, and how much employees work.
• Position may be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior