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Senior Project Manager in Atlanta

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Data center construction demands precision, accountability, and experienced leadership. We’re partnered with a prominent, well-established general contractor delivering large-scale, mission-critical data center projects and are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex builds from preconstruction through turnover.

This role is for a seasoned construction leader who understands the technical demands of data centers and knows how to drive performance across schedule, cost, quality, and client relationships.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead all phases of data center construction projects, from preconstruction planning through close-out
  • Maintain full responsibility for schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, design teams, and key stakeholders
  • Coordinate internal project teams, superintendents, and trade partners
  • Manage cost control, forecasting, change management, and risk mitigation
  • Partner closely with field leadership to ensure constructability and execution
  • Mentor and develop project management staff

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of construction project management experience
  • Direct data center or mission-critical experience
  • Proven success managing large, technically complex projects
  • Strong financial and contractual management skills
  • Ability to lead in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset

Why This Opportunity

You’ll join a contractor known for delivering highly technical, mission-critical projects with a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and execution. The organization values long-term relationships, operational excellence, and developing leaders who can take full ownership of their work.

If you’re an experienced data center Project Manager looking for a role with real ownership, complex work, and long-term growth this is the opportunity to join a proven industry leader. Apply online or email your resume to Kenna Warren at kenna.warren@gogpac.com

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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