Data Center Construction - Junior to Mid Project Manager

MGAC•New Albany, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MGAC is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Project Manager for its Critical Environments team, supporting data center construction projects. The position requires local support in New Albany, Ohio, with approximately 4–5 days per week onsite, subject to client needs. The Critical Environments team manages construction projects such as data centers and hospitals and serves as the owner’s representative, resolving issues, managing conflicts, and guiding informed decisions. The Project Manager will lead high-visibility projects, independently manage full project scopes while overseeing components of other projects, and help teams deliver to the client’s vision, schedule, scope, and budget. The role also includes financial and contract management, client and stakeholder collaboration, requirements gathering, risk management, and resolving complex project challenges. MGAC describes its culture as entrepreneurial, employee-focused, collaborative, and supportive of career growth.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction project management, with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
A bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline.
At least 2 years of experience managing critical environment construction projects, such as data centers, laboratories, or hospitals.
MEP experience in ground-up construction.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ambition and a focus on construction and project management, with an interest in career growth.

Responsibilities

Independently manage the full scope of projects while simultaneously managing components of other projects.
Mentor and lead teams while managing project schedule, scope, and budget.
Lead project risk management, contingency planning, and schedule and budget recovery planning.
Achieve and maintain the client’s vision as a trusted partner.
Ensure timely invoicing and collection.
Identify and secure add-services opportunities.
Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, A&E professionals, contractors and general contractors, vendors, and other teams.
Anticipate project and team risks and solve complex challenges and conflicts.
Conduct requirements gathering and needs assessments.