Construction Program Manager - Data Centers
Program Manager – Data Center Construction (MEP)
Location: Pelzer/Greenville, SC
Travel: 75–100% travel to client sites (travel reimbursed - able to bill travel time)
Duration:
2 yr contract with possible hire or likely extensionsW2 Pay Rate: $100/hr - $125/hrQualifications & Experience 15+ years of experience in an enterprise‑level environment Background in data center construction, EPC, construction, or manufacturing industries Demonstrated experience managing large capital programs exceeding $500MStrong electrical and/or mechanical background, enabling effective oversight of technical teams Proven ability to lead senior‑level discussions with clients, general contractors, and internal executives Experience managing teams of Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience delivering large‑scale data center or mission‑critical infrastructure programs
- Prior leadership role within EPC or large construction organizations
- Formal project or program management training (PMP or similar preferred, not required)
- Day to Day:
Senior Program Manager provides enterprise‑level leadership for large, multi‑project data center construction programs. This role operates at a high strategic level, overseeing multiple Project Managers and workstreams while maintaining full accountability for schedule, cost, risk, and client alignment across the program. Unlike Project Managers who are deeply embedded in individual work packages, the Program Manager focuses on governance, delegation, communication, and financial oversight, ensuring that teams are aligned and projects are executed consistently. This role interfaces heavily with clients, general contractors, internal leadership, and Project Managers, and is responsible for managing programs exceeding $500M in total value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and governance for large‑scale data center construction programs
- Manage and oversee multiple Project Managers responsible for specific work packages (electrical, voltage/current systems, mechanical/HVAC, etc.)Ensure Project Managers are executing scope, schedule, and cost responsibilities effectively
- Maintain high‑level accountability for program performance, risk management, and delivery outcomes
- Serve as the primary interface between client leadership, general contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Drive alignment across all projects to ensure consistency in execution, reporting, and decision‑making
- Monitor program‑level budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including programs upwards of $500MIdentify cross‑project risks, dependencies, and constraints, and drive resolution at the program level
- Establish clear communication channels and ensure full‑circle communication across all stakeholders
- Delegate effectively while holding teams accountable for results
- Support executive reporting, client updates, and strategic decision‑making
Core Competencies:
- Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability
- Strategic thinking with strong financial and risk management acumen
- Confidence operating at the client, contractor, and leadership level
- Ability to maintain alignment across complex, multi‑project environments