Metric Geo · 3 weeks ago
Program Manager - Data Center
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expMetric Geo is a leading national engineering consultancy seeking a Data Center Program Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex data center projects. The role requires strategic business development and technical leadership, focusing on managing client relationships and guiding project teams.
Hiring Manager
Liam Bennett
Responsibilities
Lead full lifecycle data center projects, from site planning and entitlements through design, construction, and commissioning
Oversee multidisciplinary teams spanning civil, power, and infrastructure disciplines
Partner with clients to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions
Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical standards across multiple concurrent programs
Develop and execute business development strategies, including client pursuit planning, proposals, and presentations
Build and maintain strong relationships with tech, telecom, and hyperscale clients
Integrate advanced digital tools (BIM, CAD, AI) into project workflows
Mentor and develop emerging technical and project management talent
Qualification
Required
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a civil or related background
Experience with data center or mission-critical facilities
Strong understanding of site entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure design
Proven ability to manage both project delivery and client development (ideally 50/50 split)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial, big-picture mindset
Comfortable leading pursuits and guiding multi-office teams in a flat, collaborative organization
Ability to travel as needed across project locations
Preferred
15–20+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ in program or project management
Experience managing hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical facility projects
Familiarity with digital project management tools (e.g., ProjectWise, Newforma)
Strong presence in industry networks or professional organizations
Benefits
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and PTO
Company
Metric Geo
Optimizing our global reach to build world-leading teams and provide solutions to the global shortage of infrastructure and engineering talent.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase