Data Center Construction- Mid to Senior Project Manager (ML Racks/Low Voltage)

MGAC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

MGAC is hiring a full-time Owner’s Representative Project Manager for its Critical Environments team, supporting data center construction projects in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position requires local support and is typically onsite four to five days per week, or as client needs change. Direct experience with both ML rack deployment and low-voltage systems is highly preferred; candidates with strong experience in either discipline and transferable data center or mission-critical project management skills are encouraged to apply. The Project Manager will coordinate ML rack installation readiness, equipment deliveries, server deployment, and installation sequencing, while monitoring dependencies involving rack power, cooling, networking, and supporting infrastructure. The role also coordinates low-voltage and structured cabling work, including fiber-optic and copper cabling, cable pathways, patch panels, and network connectivity. The Project Manager tracks installation progress, testing, quality, labeling, and compliance with project requirements. As an Owner’s Representative, the Project Manager tracks schedules, milestones, risks, action items, and deliverables; coordinates contractors, vendors, and stakeholders; and supports quality control, testing, commissioning, deficiency tracking, and project turnover. The role maintains project documentation and communicates progress, risks, and outstanding issues to the owner and project team, while building productive relationships and helping maintain schedule and quality objectives. The advertised base salary range is $100,000–$150,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The full compensation package may include bonuses, a 401(k) match, and other benefits.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, data center infrastructure, or technical project delivery.
Experience with ML/AI rack deployment, server integration, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, or data center construction.
Working knowledge of fiber optics, copper cabling, network infrastructure, rack integration, and/or electrical and mechanical coordination.
Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, equipment deliveries, schedules, and technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management and scheduling tools.
Collaborative, proactive approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline.
Local support in Indianapolis, Indiana, with onsite work typically four to five days per week or as client needs change.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in both ML rack deployment and low-voltage systems is highly preferred.
Strong experience in either ML rack deployment or low-voltage systems, together with transferable data center or mission-critical project management skills, is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Coordinate rack installation readiness, equipment deliveries, server deployment, and installation sequencing.
Monitor dependencies involving rack power, cooling, networking, and supporting infrastructure.
Coordinate with IT teams, hardware vendors, contractors, and commissioning personnel to resolve technical and schedule-related issues.
Coordinate low-voltage installation activities, including fiber-optic and copper cabling, cable pathways, patch panels, and network connectivity.
Monitor installation progress, testing, quality, labeling, and compliance with project requirements.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and other trades to resolve installation conflicts and maintain project milestones.
Track schedules, milestones, risks, action items, and deliverables.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to maintain alignment with owner requirements.
Support quality control, testing, commissioning, deficiency tracking, and project turnover.
Maintain project documentation and communicate progress, risks, and outstanding issues to the owner and project team.
Build productive relationships with clients, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Anticipate coordination challenges, support informed decision-making, and help maintain project schedule and quality objectives.