Data Center Project Manager IV

Location: Houston, TX, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Abilene, TX, USA

Company

hirify.global.

What you will do

• Lead data center infrastructure projects from initiation and charter approval through execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Develop project management plans, WBS structures, Gantt and CPM schedules, resource plans, cost-loaded baselines, risk registers, and communication protocols.
• Oversee installation, termination, testing, documentation, and turnover of structured cabling and fiber infrastructure.
• Coordinate customers, engineering, field crews, vendors, subcontractors, network, facilities, security, construction, and operations teams.
• Track materials, logistics, productivity, project health, EVM trends, quality metrics, changes, risks, and performance reporting.
• Lead troubleshooting, corrective actions, site audits, safety activities, stakeholder updates, lessons learned, sign-offs, and financial closeout.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical leadership or project management within data centers or critical facilities, including proven use of project management tools and methods.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent field experience is highly valued. A B.A. or equivalent experience is listed as the minimum education preference.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of meeting the physical demands of a construction environment.
• Deep knowledge of low-voltage infrastructure, ISP/OSP fiber networks, grounding and bonding, and pathway systems.
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA, BICSI, and NEC codes.
• Expertise with MS Project or similar scheduling tools, risk software, and BI dashboards.
• Ability to mentor crews, apply servant leadership, use situational leadership models, interpret blueprints and specifications, analyze financial data, and adapt priorities in high-uptime environments.

Nice to have

• PMP or CAPM certification, with PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Manufacturer-specific certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work in data center and construction environments.
• Safety-focused operations with daily briefings, near-miss tracking, safety audits, and zero-incident targets.
• Structured governance through formal change control, risk reviews, reporting, and escalation thresholds.
• Employment is salaried; no specific compensation amount is provided.