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GAI Consultants, Inc. · 2 months ago

Data Center Program Manager

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a strategic and experienced Data Center Project/Program Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary data center and mission-critical projects across Texas and Columbus, OH. The role involves managing all phases of project execution while fostering client relationships and mentoring teams to drive innovative solutions in the data center industry.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, technical standards, and budgetary constraints

Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables

Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project milestones

Lead sales and marketing efforts for Data Center / Mission-critical efforts

Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and delivery excellence

Support proposal development, fee negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives

Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and thought leadership forums

Mentor and manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Support recruiting and retention efforts for mission-critical staff

Promote career development and technical excellence across the team

Lead the development of services across the project lifecycle, including site planning, zoning, plus site, water and power engineering for the facilities

Collaborate with internal GAI specialists and digital transformation teams to pilot new tools and workflows

Stay current with emerging technologies and standards in the mission-critical sector

Qualification

Data Center ExperienceEngineering DegreeProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseProject Management ToolsClient EngagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical project delivery

At least 2 years of direct project management experience

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to travel as needed to client sites and project locations

20+ years of experience

B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states

Driver's License

Preferred

Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center projects

Familiarity with Newforma, ProjectWise, or similar project management tools

Experience integrating CAD, BIM, and AI tools into design or project workflows

Benefits

Access a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and performance bonuses.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options available).

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)

New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that provides customized solutions and local expertise to clients in the power, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.

Founded in 1958

Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees