Construction Project Manager (Data Centers)

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; travel to project sites required (20%).

Company

hirify.global provides hybrid infrastructure solutions through a growing portfolio of data center facilities across the United States.

What you will do

• Plan and supervise data center construction projects, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and cash flow.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, procurement teams, and facilities staff.
• Direct bidding, contract execution, change management, project closeout, punch lists, documentation, and commissioning activities.
• Manage purchasing strategies, equipment procurement, invoices, contractor billings, vendor performance, and cost-control measures.
• Maintain project schedules, risk registers, reports, meeting records, RFIs, submittals, material tracking, warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals.
• Oversee quality assurance, safety, regulatory compliance, site progress, and post-construction evaluations while leading and supporting project teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a construction project manager and in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers, critical infrastructure, or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and drawings for all disciplines.
• Knowledge of general construction practices, construction accounting, building codes, and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles, including switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, and circuit breakers, plus mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
• Experience with commissioning large-scale projects, power management, power monitoring systems, and BMS controls.
• Strong familiarity with Procore construction project management software and Bluebeam; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written, verbal, presentation, analytical, teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to use data to justify conclusions and reduce costs through value engineering without affecting quality or reliability; ability to travel to jobsites as project demands require.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• PMP or equivalent certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Values include accountability, integrity, grit, and problem-solving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• PPO and HDHP healthcare plans, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA with employer match, disability insurance, life insurance, and additional group insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave, 10 company-paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
• Personal development and learning opportunities plus an employee referral program.