Data Center Project Manager

Job Title: Data Center Project Manager

Location: Somerset, NJ 08873 | Locals preferred (Hybrid, minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)

Work Type: (Hybrid, minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Interview Rounds: Expected 2-3 rounds; Final round would be in-person.

Visa Status: 

Note: Client expecting local candidates, who is in commutable locations and can attend office as per manager’s request, however it will be a hybrid role.    

Hiring Manager’s Note:
Mechanical Engineering and HVAC are most important here so pay attention to these details:

• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems: HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• 5–10+ years managing MEP or mission critical construction projects in data centers or similar environments.

Top things we need

MEP Exp (more Mechanical Engineering than anything)

1. Will be supporting mini projects around the Data Center (Generators, PDUs, Pumps, HVAC, etc refreshes - DC is 19 years old and things need to be refreshed)

• MUST have strong working exp doing in a Data Center

What we do not want

• Software or Database or Application PMs
• Candidates who do M&E work in anything but Data Center’s Buildings (No radio stations, office buildings, etc)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Data Center Project Manager (M&E) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing MEP and mission critical data center construction projects and a proven ability to deliver full lifecycle projects that meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements.  

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary project lead for mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives across enterprise data centers.
• Develop and maintain scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities including RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third-party providers to align with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and fire/life safety systems.
• Manage CAPEX budgets and support vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, industry standards, and support SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence.
• Support sustainability and certification goals, including LEED, WELL, WiredScore, and SmartScore, through project design and execution.
• Partner with data center operations to ensure seamless handover into steady-state operations. 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5–10+ years managing MEP or mission critical construction projects in data centers or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems: HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Proven vendor management, cross-functional leadership, and large-scale budget oversight.
• Strong communication skills with ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.
• This is an MEP-focused role, not telecom or application/software development.  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience within financial services data center environments.
• Familiarity with sustainability and building certifications such as LEED, WELL, WiredScore, and SmartScore.