Job Description

Traveling Project Manager – Data Center / Mission Critical Construction

Nationwide Travel | Competitive Compensation | ESOP | Outstanding Benefits

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, mission-critical facilities? Our client, a nationally recognized commercial general contractor, is seeking a Traveling Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of large-scale data center projects across the United States.

If you're looking to work on some of the industry's most advanced and technically challenging projects while building your career with an employee-owned company, this opportunity is for you.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will lead all phases of construction, from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires extensive travel throughout the U.S. to support mission-critical construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of data center construction projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and overall project execution strategies.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting, change orders, and financial performance.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and contract requirements.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to drive successful field operations and project delivery.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two completed ground-up data center or mission-critical construction projects is required.
• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical construction, MEP coordination, scheduling, and complex building systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, contracts, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing national contractor

Why Join This Company?

This employee-owned contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering some of the nation's most complex mission-critical facilities. You'll work alongside industry experts on high-profile projects while benefiting from a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term career growth. Through the company's ESOP, you'll have the opportunity to share in its continued success while helping build the infrastructure that powers tomorrow's technology.

If you're an experienced Project Manager ready to lead challenging data center projects across the country, we want to hear from you.  Contact me directly for a confidential conversation.  Samantha.Solomon@GoGpac.com / 605.277.3881

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.