Data Center Project Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Locations: Montgomery, AL or Monroe, LA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Travel: 0–25% to job sites and office locations

• Project Manager: $110,000 – $130,000
• Senior Project Manager: $125,000 – $145,000
• (Relocation assistance or $650/week living allowance available for traveling candidates)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage | Life, accident, and disability insurance | 401(k) with company match | Mileage reimbursement & monthly car allowance

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead large-scale mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and MEP construction projects, with a strong emphasis on data center construction experience.

This role is responsible for overseeing installation, financial performance, subcontractor coordination, field leadership, and client relationships for complex, high-value projects ($15M–$25M+). The ideal candidate has proven experience working for a mechanical subcontractor and has successfully delivered data center projects requiring precision, schedule discipline, and strict quality control standards.

Data center construction experience is required. Candidates must understand mission‑critical environments, accelerated schedules, high‑density MEP systems, and coordination with multiple trades in technically complex builds.

This position offers long‑term project stability, including involvement in a major data center program extending through 2030.

• Lead installation and execution of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems for data center construction projects.
• Manage complex MEP scopes in mission‑critical environments requiring strict uptime, precision coordination, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, codes, safety standards, and accelerated project schedules.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, owners, engineers, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.

• Establish and manage job costing (labor, material, subcontractor cost codes).
• Review estimates and ensure alignment with project budgets.
• Conduct monthly cost reviews and forecasting.
• Identify budget deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive projects to completion on time and under budget.
• Negotiate and execute vendor and subcontractor agreements.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity, and accountability.
• Build long‑term partnerships to support future data center and mission‑critical work.

• Oversee and mentor field personnel including foremen, superintendents, and trade workers.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Lead coordination meetings, site walks, and performance evaluations.
• Support workforce planning and labor allocation strategies.

• Conduct safety meetings and incident investigations.
• Enforce OSHA and site‑specific safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards for healthcare projects (when applicable).
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.

• Prepare project schedules, reports, and performance updates.
• Document project milestones and field activity.
• Provide proactive communication to leadership and clients regarding risks, progress, and solutions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for owners and general contractors.

Experience

• 5–10 years of MEP project management experience with a mechanical subcontractor.
• Experience managing large commercial or mission‑critical projects valued at $15M–$25M.

• 10+ years of project management experience on large‑scale commercial construction projects.
• Proven experience leading data center construction projects is strongly preferred.

• Mechanical subcontractor background (HVAC, piping, plumbing, MEP).
• Experience coordinating high‑value, fast‑paced construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems in mission‑critical environments.
• Experience managing…