Program Manager- Data Center Construction in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager – Data Center Construction based in the United States.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee a portfolio of complex data center construction projects while guiding a team of Project Managers delivering mission-critical telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure. You will play a strategic role in driving operational excellence, ensuring consistent project execution, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, scheduling, and financial performance. Working in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, contractors, and executive stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. This position is ideal for an experienced construction leader who thrives on mentoring teams, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the continued growth of large-scale infrastructure programs.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering data center construction and telecommunications projects.
• Establish and maintain program-wide standards for project execution, governance, reporting, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and quality control.
• Oversee a portfolio of concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with delivery milestones, financial objectives, and organizational priorities.
• Review project performance, forecasts, change management activities, and resource allocation while proactively addressing risks and dependencies.
• Provide technical oversight for structured cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, low-voltage systems, pathways, grounding, testing, documentation, and telecommunications best practices.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues involving scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and stakeholder management.
• Partner with clients, contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal leadership to support successful project delivery and executive reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement by strengthening project management practices, supporting hiring and onboarding efforts, and fostering ongoing professional development across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of construction management experience with a strong background in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years of direct experience managing data center or mission-critical facility construction projects.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Project Managers or overseeing construction programs.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling, fiber optic systems, and mission-critical environments.
• Experience using construction and program management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, LEED, or RCDD are considered an advantage.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center programs, commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, or Tier III/IV facilities is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• 10 paid company holidays annually.
• Leadership development programs and ongoing professional training opportunities.
• Comprehensive retirement and insurance benefits designed to support long-term wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, mission-critical infrastructure projects within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.