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Project Manager - Data Center Construction in Hilliard

Date Posted: 24 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Central Ohio has become one of the fastest-growing data center regions in the country, and the west side of Columbus around Hilliard is right in the middle of it. A well-established builder is looking for a Project Manager to lead hyperscale and colocation work here. If you like big, technical projects and a team that actually picks up the phone for each other, let's talk.

What You'll Do

• Lead data center projects from preconstruction and buyout all the way through commissioning and owner turnover

• Own the budget, schedule, cost forecasting, change management and monthly pay applications

• Keep owners, design teams and electrical and mechanical trade partners aligned and moving

• Stay on top of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems and chillers

• Work hand in hand with superintendents on safety, quality, phasing and integrated systems testing

• Coach project engineers and assistant project managers and help them grow

What You Bring

• Project management experience on commercial construction, including data center or mission-critical work (required)

• Working knowledge of critical power, cooling and MEP coordination, plus the commissioning process

• A proactive, organized approach to cost and schedule

• Clear, friendly communication with owners, designers and field crews

• A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Salary range of $125,000–$170,000, plus bonus and benefits, a deep pipeline of mission-critical work in the Columbus area, and a supportive team that invests in your career.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

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.

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