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Data Center Project Manager in Sterling

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Sterling sits right in the heart of Loudoun County's data center corridor, where new campuses and expansions keep breaking ground every year. A well-established general contractor is looking for a Data Center Project Manager to help deliver that work. If you like fast-moving, technical projects and a team that celebrates the wins together, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

  • Manage data center and mission-critical builds from preconstruction and buyout through commissioning and handover
  • Keep budgets, forecasts, change orders and cost reports accurate and up to date
  • Build and maintain project schedules, including long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Coordinate closely with owners, design teams and electrical, mechanical and controls trade partners
  • Work alongside superintendents to keep sites safe, organized and on track
  • Support and mentor project engineers and assistant project managers

What You Bring

  • Project management experience with a general contractor, including data center or mission-critical projects (required)
  • A solid grasp of critical power, cooling, MEP coordination and commissioning levels
  • Strong cost control, scheduling and procurement skills
  • A positive, approachable style that keeps owners and field teams on the same page
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits, a deep backlog of hyperscale work in Northern Virginia, and a team that wants to see you grow.

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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