Project Manager - Datacenter

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing complex design-build/engineer-procure-construct (DB/EPC) projects with a primary focus on data centers and mission-critical facilities. This role oversees all aspects of project execution—including contract administration, engineering, procurement, scheduling, and construction management—with an emphasis on delivering high-quality, large-scale data center projects safely, on time, and within budget. The Project Manager will lead integrated teams, coordinate directly with enterprise clients, and ensure seamless execution across design, procurement, and construction. This position may require on-site presence at project locations and supervision of field operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
8+ years’ experience in Construction Project Management, with at least 3+ years managing large-scale data center projects
Proven ability to manage DB/EPC projects involving MEP-intensive systems (power, cooling, redundancy, and critical infrastructure)
Strong knowledge of data center construction methods, materials, and equipment, including commissioning and turnover processes
Must be well versed in various aspects of engineering, design, and construction, and contracting methodologies, as well as project planning and management-related tasks and activities including, but not limited to, engineering, estimating, scheduling, bidding, project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.
Self-starter
Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
Strong team building skills
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes; Primavera P6 preferred
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

Manages integrated Design-Build (DB)/Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams from project inception through completion, including during pursuit phase if requested
Provides overall direction and coordination of intermediate and final engineering design and construction activities for data center facilities
Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders
Ensures compliance with customer goals and expectations associated with safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance
Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, customer satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite
Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes
Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety plans and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans
Responds to and/or oversees Requests for Information
Performs value engineering and constructability reviews
Develops a procurement status report with the engineering design, procurement, scheduling and estimating teams, and defines the segregation of work by subcontract and purchase order packages
Develops and/or oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages
Works with procurement teams to coordinate local bidding efforts
Procurement oversight of subcontracts and purchase orders
Reviews and approves subcontract and purchase order invoices
Oversight of subcontractor and purchase order submittals
Develops initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with engineering design, scheduling, procurement, and field construction staff
Monitors the overall progress of conceptual design, intermediate and final engineering design, and construction activities
Administers and manages changes to the prime contract
Develops a project-specific Schedule of Values
Submits and expedites timely receipt of progress payments
Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports on a monthly basis
Project close-out and warranty administration
Performs post-construction cost review and reporting
Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)
Trains and mentors junior staff
Performs any other duties assigned
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures