Project Manager | Data Center Operations

Mid-City Electric•Westerville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager - Data Center Operations, leads and manages post-construction and operational projects within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. This role focuses on the planning, execution, and delivery of our post-construction (“Day 2”) activities, including capacity expansions, infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements, maintenance projects, and customer-driven modifications after initial facility commissioning.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in mission-critical facilities, data centers, electrical construction, or facility operations.
Experience managing projects within active operational data center environments.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, critical infrastructure, facility operations, and mission-critical environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and project management software platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center environments.
Knowledge of mission-critical operational procedures including MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
Electrical contracting or mission-critical construction experience.
LEED experience.
Experience with Accubid or similar estimating software.
Familiarity with commissioning, critical systems testing, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Proven ability to build strong client relationships and drive repeat business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial electrical and mission-critical infrastructure projects from inception through completion.
Manage Day 2 operational projects within active data center environments, including equipment replacements, infrastructure upgrades, maintenance activities, and system modifications.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate project activities with facility operations teams to minimize disruption to critical environments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
Conduct project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, operational planning meetings, and project closeout meetings.
Coordinate with general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Manage maintenance windows, shutdowns, cutovers, and operational activities in accordance with client requirements.
Monitor project costs, labor utilization, subcontractor expenditures, and change orders.
Identify financial risks and opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with operational procedures including MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs where applicable.
Prepare project documentation including schedules, progress reports, change orders, forecasts, and closeout reports.
Collaborate with the Director of Safety to ensure field personnel have the appropriate training and resources to perform work safely.
Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers, and other assigned project team members as the team grows.
Lead efforts to continually improve project delivery processes, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members
Low deductible PPO plan ($300)
Free life insurance ($45,000) with the option to purchase more
Short- and long-term disability plans
Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Accident and critical illness plans available
15 days of PTO in the first year
Education reimbursement
Birthday as a paid day off
8 paid holidays
Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary
Profit-sharing contributions
On-site fitness center
Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonuses
Financial and health wellness programming