Data Center Project Manager
3 days ago
Abilene
Job Description Technical Source is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to support mission-critical data center and fiber infrastructure projects for one of our telecommunications clients. In this role, you will lead the full lifecycle of fixed-bid infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and under budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. This position is ideal for a senior-level Project Manager with strong experience in data center or critical facility environments who can manage complex infrastructure deployments, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive successful project execution from initiation through closeout. This is an onsite role for the duration of the project, with potential for a hybrid schedule after the initial phase. Job Functions Project Initiation & Planning • Develop project charters defining scope, objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and key milestones, • Build detailed project plans including WBS, schedules (Gantt/CPM), resource plans, and cost-loaded baselines, • Gain stakeholder alignment and approval on project scope, timelines, and risks, • Oversee installation of structured cabling and fiber infrastructure within data center environments, • Manage field teams, including installers, splicers, and technicians, to ensure quality and productivity, • Validate technical deliverables using OTDRs, power meters, and certification tools, • Perform root cause analysis on testing or performance issues and implement corrective actions, • Manage procurement plans, material logistics, vendor coordination, and equipment tracking, • Deliver daily/weekly reporting, including project status, performance metrics, and financial tracking, • Monitor project health using dashboards and Earned Value Management (EVM) trends, • Maintain and manage the project risk register with regular risk assessments and mitigation planning, • Execute formal change control processes for scope, schedule, and cost adjustments, • Conduct site audits, quality inspections, and progress reviews to ensure compliance with standards, • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, and field operations, • Manage stakeholder expectations through regular updates, reporting, and escalation management, • Coordinate with engineering, quality, safety, and construction teams to ensure alignment, • Champion Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and promote a zero-incident culture Education & Experience • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management within data center, telecommunications, or critical facility environments, • Proven experience managing full lifecycle infrastructure or construction projects, • Associate degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent experience strongly considered, • Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optic systems (ISP/OSP), and low-voltage infrastructure, • Familiarity with industry standards, including TIA/EIA, BICSI, and NEC, • Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar, • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and financial data, • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor field personnel, • Experience applying structured PM methodologies and leadership frameworks, • Strong adaptability in fast-paced, high-uptime environments, • Ability to work onsite at active construction and data center environments, • Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs, • Ability to work in varying site conditions, including noise and dust exposure, • Ability to travel as required by project needs, • Ability to work nights and weekends as needed