Project Manager - Hyperscale Data Center

Network Connex • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Network Connex is seeking a Project Manager to join their Hyperscale Data Center Program. This role involves the day-to-day delivery of structured cabling projects within a hyperscale data center, managing the entire project lifecycle from planning to closeout. The Project Manager will be responsible for project schedules, cost forecasts, change management, customer reporting, and coordination with various internal and external stakeholders. The position reports to a Senior Project Manager or Program Manager and requires independent work within established program standards to ensure safe, high-quality installations that meet contractual obligations. The role emphasizes proactive issue resolution and risk escalation.

Requirements

• Ability to independently manage day-to-day project delivery, prioritize competing demands, and recognize when escalation or approval is required.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and the ability to apply Company and customer site requirements in coordination with field leadership.
• Understanding of structured cabling systems, including fiber and copper installation, labeling, testing, and acceptance documentation in data center or comparable mission-critical environments.
• Ability to interpret detailed design drawings, specifications, contracts, and related documents to identify scope, deliverables, dependencies, and acceptance requirements.
• Understanding of construction cost estimating, labor productivity, forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, billing, and change management.
• Ability to develop and maintain schedules, assess milestone impacts, and coordinate recovery plans across multiple teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead customer meetings, communicate risks clearly, and maintain accurate action and decision records.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with customers, field teams, management, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience with construction project management and document control tools.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints, adapt to changing requirements, and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and team leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant construction industry experience, including demonstrated responsibility for managing project scope, schedules, costs, customer communication, and closeout.
• Experience delivering structured cabling installations in data centers or comparable mission-critical facilities is required.
• OSHA 30-hour training is required within the first six months of employment if not completed before hire.
• Any training or credentials required for site access must be completed before the applicable site assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, and Textura is preferred.
• Hyperscale data center experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow the Company's Safety program and customer site policies, partnering with field leadership to address unsafe conditions.
• Uphold Company Core Values and policies, establishing clear expectations for accountability, collaboration, and professional conduct.
• Plan and manage assigned projects, including scope review, execution planning, mobilization, resource coordination, installation, testing, customer acceptance, and closeout.
• Direct assigned Field Engineers and Project Coordinators, establish priorities, delegate tasks, and track completion. Coordinate field execution with Field Supervisors and Project Superintendents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone plans, and short-term look-ahead schedules, coordinating dependencies.
• Monitor daily production and labor productivity with field leadership, identifying deviations and leading corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly job cost forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, progress billings, and supporting financial documentation.
• Partner with Procurement and Field Operations to track material and equipment requirements, lead times, deliveries, and workforce needs against the project schedule.
• Maintain accurate and current project records, including RFIs, submittents, change requests, decisions, risks, issues, and action items.
• Identify and document changes to scope or execution conditions promptly, preparing complete change request estimates and obtaining required approvals.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance against agreed scope, schedule, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Serve as the day-to-day customer contact for assigned projects, leading project status meetings and providing timely, accurate reporting.
• Escalate risks affecting safety, quality, cost, or committed milestones promptly, with a clear assessment of impacts and recommended actions.
• Review project deliverables prepared by assigned team members for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Partner with QA/QC and field leadership to implement project quality requirements.
• Manage punch lists, as-built documentation, turnover packages, and other required closeout deliverables, coordinating customer acceptance.
• Support contract and change order negotiations with technical, schedule, and cost information.
• Capture lessons learned and implement practical improvements to project execution and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial health
• Programs begin on the first of the month following your start date
• Vanguard 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a generous company match
• 10 paid company holidays
• Generous PTO accrual schedule
• Access to discounts on useful products and services

What This Job Offers

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