Energy Job Search · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
St Albans, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEnergy Job Search is a leading engineering staffing provider with extensive experience across various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of a Design & Build project for a next-generation AI/HPC data center, responsible for scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, performance, and stakeholder alignment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
Define and oversee the full project roadmap, maintaining alignment with baseline scope, budget, and schedule
Establish project governance, reporting cycles, decision frameworks, and leadership communication
Represent the project in front of clients, executives, contractors, and authorities
Planning & Controls
Develop and maintain the master schedule and milestone plan across design, procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioning
Monitor actual progress, evaluate risks and deviations, and implement recovery plans as needed
Coordinate all workstreams to ensure cohesive execution and alignment with the critical path
Cost & Contract Management
Own CAPEX control, forecasting, cost tracking, and project cash flow
Lead procurement strategies, long lead item management, and negotiation with key suppliers (electrical, mechanical, DLC equipment, racks, etc.)
Manage contracts with GC, subcontractors, and vendors, including variations and claims
Technical Coordination & Design Leadership
Actively participate in the design process, driving technical decision making, assessing alternatives, and managing technical risks
Serve as the primary technical counterpart to the client, presenting solutions, defending design choices, and resolving design related challenges
Coordinate all engineering disciplines (MEP, civil/architectural, IT/OT) to maintain technical coherency and functional alignment
Lead design reviews with the client and internal teams, ensuring fast resolution of comments and design blockers
Oversee value engineering, constructability reviews, and compliance with project performance requirements
Ensure proper integration of electrical systems (MV/LV, UPS, generators, redundancy) with mechanical/DLC systems (CDUs, loops, RDHx, thermal and hydraulic performance)
Construction Leadership
Lead all onsite activities throughout construction, supervising daily and weekly coordination
Ensure adherence to quality plans, EHS guidelines, inspection/test plans, and documentation requirements
Oversee logistics, equipment delivery, installation, pressure testing, and DLC loop cleaning procedures
Commissioning & Handover
Oversee all commissioning phases: FAT, SAT, functional testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
Manage punch lists, verification processes, and final operational turnover. - Ensure delivery of complete as built documentation and O&M materials
Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, IBC, OSHA, ASHRAE, and local AHJ requirements
Support inspections, permitting, and necessary certification steps
Team Leadership
Lead engineering, construction, commissioning, planning, QA/QC, HSE, and procurement teams
Drive accountability, communication, and cross functional coordination. - Foster a culture of technical excellence and high performance
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience managing D&B/EPC mission critical or Data Center projects
Demonstrated experience in high density environments and/or DLC or advanced cooling technologies
Deep understanding of MEP systems and multidisciplinary integration in mission critical environments
Strong experience in construction management, commissioning oversight, and lifecycle project leadership
Proven capability in cost control, contract management, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Preferred
Experience in AI/HPC focused data center projects
Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute), TIA942, or equivalent
Project management certifications (PMP, Prince2, etc.)
Experience managing large, diverse, cross disciplinary teams
Benefits
Market-leading benefits packages
Securing visas and work permits
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Funding
Current Stage
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