Data Center Project Manager

*Data Center Project Manager* *Contract* *$35-$40/hr (DOE)* *Onsite across Northern Virginia* We are hiring a Data Center Project Manager to oversee mission-critical infrastructure projects at our Fortune 10 Hyperscale Cloud Services client's data centers throughout the Northern Virginia region. Operating at the engagement level, the Project Manager manages the full scope of project delivery across multiple active sites while serving as the primary link between field execution teams, client stakeholders, and company leadership. Projects may include hot aisle containment, cold aisle containment, airflow optimization, cage installations, rack infrastructure modifications, overhead pathway systems, white space improvements, and other critical environment initiatives within active data center facilities. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring project success through four core disciplines: Organization, Coordination, Communication, and Accountability. This role ensures work is properly planned, resources are aligned, risks are managed, stakeholders remain informed, and project commitments are executed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a leader with strong client relationship skills, operational discipline, and a proven ability to manage complex multi-site projects within mission-critical environments where safety, uptime, quality, and procedural compliance are essential. *BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* * Minimum 5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure, critical facilities, construction, telecommunications, low-voltage systems, or related technical environments * Prior supervisory, operations management, or project management experience required * High school diploma or equivalent required; PMP, CAPM, OSHA, or technical certifications preferred * Prior military leadership experience with project or operational responsibility is a plus * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams, subcontractors, and workstreams across geographically distributed sites * Strong client-facing communication skills and experience providing executive-level project updates * Experience with project planning, scheduling, labor forecasting, reporting, and documentation * Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, or equivalent project management platforms preferred *RESPONSIBILITIES* *Organization* * Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, labor forecasts, and project documentation across all assigned locations. * Ensure work activities are properly planned, sequenced, and executed in accordance with client requirements and operational constraints. * Track project scope, schedule, labor utilization, quality metrics, risks, and milestones throughout the project lifecycle. * Coordinate project documentation, change requests, work authorizations, and closeout packages. *Coordination* * Coordinate activities between Lead Technicians, Area Leads, vendors, subcontractors, logistics, client stakeholders, and internal operations teams. * Manage resource allocation across multiple active sites, adjusting staffing and priorities as project needs evolve. * Remove operational roadblocks and facilitate issue resolution across teams. * Support Lead Technicians with complex field decisions and client interactions requiring senior-level involvement. *Communication* * Serve as the primary client-facing representative for all assigned projects and engagements. * Provide regular status updates, schedule forecasts, labor reporting, risk assessments, and project health summaries. * Proactively communicate project risks, blockers, staffing concerns, and schedule impacts to client and company leadership. * Build and maintain trusted relationships with client operations teams, construction managers, and leadership stakeholders. *Accountability* * Own end-to-end project delivery with accountability for safety, schedule, scope, labor performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. * Maintain visibility across all active project sites and serve as the primary escalation point for operational and project-related issues. * Hold teams accountable to project commitments, quality standards, safety requirements, and client operating procedures. * Drive corrective actions through completion when issues arise and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future execution. *SAFETY & CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE* * Enforce all client and company safety policies, including incident reporting, corrective actions, and stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist. * Ensure all personnel possess required site access, certifications, training, orientations, and PPE prior to performing work. * Verify adherence to approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), security requirements, and critical environment operating standards. * Ensure project activities are conducted with minimal operational impact to live production environments. * Maintain strict compliance with client data center security, safety, and confidentiality requirements. *EXPECTATIONS* * Build and maintain project schedules and staffing plans in coordination with Site Leads, Area Leads, vendors, and client stakeholders. * Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of labor hours, staffing utilization, project progress, and scope changes. * Support project closeout activities including quality verification, punch list completion, final documentation submission, lessons learned reviews, and client acceptance. * Maintain consistent visibility across all active sites through site visits, project reviews, field audits, and stakeholder engagement. * Operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership; this role is accountable for overall engagement success rather than individual site performance alone. * Travel between multiple client sites is a regular expectation of this role and will be coordinated to ensure appropriate operational coverage. * Available on site during normal business working hours. *Disclaimer* Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment. *Benefits & Perks* Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Referral program * Vision insurance Work Location: In person