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Nebius · 1 month ago

Construction Project Manager, Data Centers

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. The Construction Project Manager will oversee the buildout and operational readiness of data centers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.

AI InfrastructureCloud InfrastructureGPUIaaSPaaS

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of data center construction, from design review to commissioning and handover

Collaborate with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project specifications and timelines are met

Review design drawings and technical submittals for compliance with company standards and operational requirements

Manage change control, progress tracking, and budget adherence throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for key systems such as UPS, chillers, generators, and switchgear

Serve as the primary liaison with local authorities, utilities, and regulatory bodies

Ensure all permits, licenses, and inspections (e.g., building, fire, electrical, environmental) are completed on schedule

Maintain compliance with local codes, safety standards, and data center industry best practices (e.g., ISO, Uptime Institute, TIA-942)

Manage documentation and reporting for occupancy certification and operational approvals

Lead commissioning activities, ensuring all systems (electrical, mechanical, BMS, security, etc.) are fully tested and validated

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency operating procedures (EOPs) for facility systems

Train operations teams on site-specific systems, monitoring tools, and safety practices

Ensure smooth transition from construction to operations with full documentation and warranty records

After commissioning, oversee daily facility operations, preventive maintenance, and vendor management

Monitor and optimize Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and energy efficiency

Implement sustainability and reliability improvements, including capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades

Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all facility operations

Qualification

Construction Project ManagementData Center InfrastructureRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementVendor ManagementCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Detail-oriented and experienced Construction Project Manager

Deep knowledge of data center infrastructure

Exceptional project management skills

Proactive mindset to drive operational excellence

Oversee all phases of data center construction, from design review to commissioning and handover

Collaborate with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and vendors

Review design drawings and technical submittals for compliance with company standards and operational requirements

Manage change control, progress tracking, and budget adherence throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Serve as the primary liaison with local authorities, utilities, and regulatory bodies

Ensure all permits, licenses, and inspections are completed on schedule

Maintain compliance with local codes, safety standards, and data center industry best practices

Manage documentation and reporting for occupancy certification and operational approvals

Lead commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are fully tested and validated

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency operating procedures (EOPs)

Train operations teams on site-specific systems, monitoring tools, and safety practices

Ensure smooth transition from construction to operations with full documentation and warranty records

Oversee daily facility operations, preventive maintenance, and vendor management

Monitor and optimize Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and energy efficiency

Implement sustainability and reliability improvements, including capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades

Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all facility operations

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.

Flexible working arrangements.

A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.

Company

Nebius

The Nebius AI Cloud brings powerful full-stack infrastructure for AI developers and practitioners across startups, enterprises and science institutes to build and deploy generative AI applications and rapidly deliver scientific breakthroughs by training and running ML models within a secure, high-performance, and cost-optimized cloud environment.

Founded in 2022