Sr. Project Manager - Data Centers

Overview

Airswift is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to support the data center industry. This is a remote position with required site visits in Georgia (GA), and there is a possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role.

• Lead the full lifecycle of a Design & Build project for a next-generation AI/HPC data center featuring Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC). This role holds end-to-end responsibility for scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, performance, and stakeholder alignment. The Senior Project Manager acts as the central authority steering engineering, planning, construction, commissioning, and client engagement.
  • 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 work streams to ensure cohesive execution and alignment with the critical path.
  • 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.

• 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.

• Experience in AI/HPC-focused data center projects.
• Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute), TIA-942, or equivalent.
• Project management certifications (PMP, Prince2, etc.).
• Experience managing large, diverse, cross-disciplinary teams.