Project Manager with Data Center Experience

Apex Multifamily Builders LLC

Project Manager with Data Center Experience

Austin, TX +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Position Overview

    We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in data center construction to lead mission-critical projects. This role owns the project from preconstruction through commissioning — managing schedule, budget, subcontractors, owner relationships, and closeout. You will work alongside our in-house superintendents and trade crews and interface directly with owners, engineers, and commissioning teams. This is a high-accountability role for someone who has done it before and knows how to deliver in a demanding environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Own full project lifecycle from preconstruction through final commissioning and closeout on data center and mission-critical construction projects

    • Manage project schedules, budgets, and cost controls; maintain accurate forecasting and report variances to ownership

    • Lead weekly OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and commissioning planning sessions

    • Coordinate with MEP engineers, commissioning agents, and equipment vendors on critical systems including power distribution, cooling (CRAC/CRAH), UPS, generators, and structured cabling

    • Drive the RFI, submittal, and change order process with discipline and speed — no lag on the critical path

    • Manage and enforce quality control standards across all trades; ensure work meets data center Tier specifications and owner requirements

    • Maintain strict safety compliance on-site; enforce OSHA standards and site-specific safety plans

    • Coordinate with AHJ, utility providers, and commissioning authorities on inspections, energization, and occupancy milestones

    • Manage subcontractor performance, including scope adherence, schedule compliance, and pay application review

    • Build and maintain strong owner and client relationships; be the face of Apex on every project

    Required Qualifications

    | Data center construction experience is a hard requirement. Do not apply if you have not directly managed data center or mission-critical construction projects as a PM or Sr. PM.

    • Minimum 5 years of construction Project Management experience, with at least 3 years specifically on data center or mission-critical projects

    • Demonstrated experience managing MEP-intensive scopes including electrical distribution, standby power, precision cooling, and low-voltage systems

    • Proficiency with project management software — Procore required; P6 or MS Project preferred

    • Strong working knowledge of data center Tier classification standards (Uptime Institute or equivalent)

    • Solid understanding of commissioning processes (Cx, IST, and integrated systems testing)

    • Proven ability to manage project budgets of $5M and above

    • Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously in a fast-paced, phased environment

    • Strong contract knowledge — AIA, ConsensusDocs, or equivalent; ability to manage change orders and protect the company's position

    • OSHA 30-Hour certification required; current OSHA 30 preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center clients (Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, QTS, or similar)

    • Familiarity with BICSI, ASHRAE, and TIA-942 standards

    • PMP certification or DBIA accreditation

    • Active relationships with MEP subs and commissioning agents in the Austin/Central Texas market

    • Experience with critical infrastructure in live, occupied facilities (raised floor environments, hot aisle/cold aisle containment)

    Benefits/Perks

    Insurance/Dental/Vision

    Competitive Pay

    Career Advancement

  • Locations
    Austin, TX • Houston, TX