Data Center Construction - Junior to Mid Project Manager

MGAC • Ashburn, VA

5d • 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 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 and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and client expectations. The role requires local support, with approximately 4–5 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia, subject to client needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of construction project management experience, with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
• 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 growing a career in a modern, energetic business.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full scope of projects while managing components of other projects.
• Mentor and lead teams while managing 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 opportunities for additional services.
• 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.

Benefits

• Vacation accrual of 3 weeks per year, starting on the first day.
• Paid birthday off.
• 8 sick days annually.
• 10 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Competitive benefits supporting personal and professional growth.
• Wellness benefits.
• Potential bonuses.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree