DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION PMO MANAGER
Ohio Site
Location: Lordstown, Ohio, United States (Full On-Site at Data Center Construction Campus)
Reports To: Director of Construction / VP of Project Delivery
Department: Project Management Office (PMO)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Pay: $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
1. Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Construction PMO Manager to lead the Project Management Office for our hyperscale/mission-critical data center construction project in Ohio. This senior leadership role will oversee all Project Managers (PMs), construction engineers (civil, structural, MEP, electrical, mechanical), and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of the entire project.
You will establish and mature PMO governance, standardized processes, reporting frameworks, and tools to manage complex, multi-phase campus development with overlapping workstreams. The role requires deep expertise in data center construction (power, cooling, redundancy, commissioning) and strong people leadership to drive accountability across contractors, designers, and stakeholders while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Duties
- Team Leadership & Oversight: Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers, Construction Engineers, and technical specialists. Provide direction on resource allocation, performance management, and professional development.
- Project Governance & Controls: Establish and enforce PMO standards, templates, change control processes, risk registers, and escalation protocols. Implement earned value management (EVM), schedule variance analysis, and cost control across all phases.
- Overall Project Progress Management: Own the master project schedule (Primavera P6 or equivalent), budget tracking, milestone reporting, and integrated progress dashboards. Identify risks/delays early and drive mitigation plans.
- Multi-Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary PMO interface with the General Contractor (GC), A/E design teams, client/owner representatives, major vendors, and local Ohio authorities for permitting, inspections, and compliance.
- Data Center-Specific Delivery: Oversee workstreams including site development, structural erection, electrical infrastructure (MV switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs), mechanical systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units), fire/life safety, security, raised floor, and integrated systems testing/commissioning.
- Reporting & Communication: Prepare and deliver executive-level progress reports, dashboards, and presentations (weekly/monthly). Conduct regular PMO meetings, site walks, and stakeholder reviews.
- Risk, Quality & Safety: Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation. Ensure strict adherence to OSHA standards, Ohio building/environmental codes, and data center best practices (Uptime Institute Tier standards, ASHRAE guidelines). Champion a zero-incident safety culture.
- Process Improvement & PMO Maturation: Continuously improve PMO methodologies, tools (Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, MS Project/P6), and lessons-learned processes. Support claims management, subcontractor performance oversight, and successful project handover to operations.
- Resource & Change Management: Manage scope changes, RFIs, submittals, and resource leveling across multiple overlapping phases of the campus build-out.
3. Must-Haves as the PMO Manager
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 10–12 years of progressive construction project management experience, with at least 5–7 years specifically in data center or mission-critical facility construction. Proven track record managing large-scale projects or multi-phase campuses with total project value of $200M+. Direct experience leading and developing teams of Project Managers and engineers.
- Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.
- Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in project controls and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360). Strong knowledge of data center MEP systems, electrical distribution, mechanical cooling infrastructure, redundancy requirements, and commissioning processes. Experience with earned value management, risk analysis, and integrated project controls.
- Other: In-depth understanding of Ohio construction regulations, permitting processes, environmental requirements, and labor practices. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure construction environment with frequent site presence. Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
4. Nice-to-Haves as the PMO Manager
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Additional credentials such as CCM, LEED AP, or data center-specific certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS).
- Prior experience with hyperscale data center developers or large-scale mission-critical projects (similar to Oracle, Amazon, Google, or Microsoft campuses).
- Experience establishing or maturing a PMO function within a construction or EPC firm.
- Knowledge of sustainability/energy efficiency initiatives in data centers (PUE optimization, free cooling, etc.).
- Familiarity with Ohio-specific data center market dynamics (e.g., Columbus/New Albany region incentives and infrastructure).
- Union labor experience.
5. Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience (typically $140,000–$185,000+ annually, plus performance bonus).
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and professional development support.
- Opportunity to lead delivery on cutting-edge data center infrastructure in one of the fastest-growing U.S. markets.
- Career growth within a dynamic data center construction organization.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
6. Experience
- 10–12+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
- 5–7+ years specifically in data center or mission-critical facility construction.
- Proven track record managing large-scale projects or multi-phase campuses with total project value of $200M+.
- Direct experience leading and developing teams of Project Managers and engineers.
7. License/Certification
- Required: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Preferred (Nice-to-Have): CCM, LEED AP, CDCP, CDCS, or other data center-related certifications.
8. Ability to Relocate
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
- This role requires full on-site presence at the Data Center Construction Campus in Ohio, with the expectation of transitioning to follow-on projects nationwide upon completion of the initial Lordstown project.
9. Work Location
- Location: Ohio, United States (Full On-Site at Data Center Construction Campus)
- Initial assignment: Lordstown, Ohio (6-month project)
- Subsequent projects: Nationwide, with a strong pipeline of follow-on work
PSG Data Center Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- EPC, construction industry: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (Preferred)
Location:
- Lordstown, OH 44481 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lordstown, OH 44481: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
