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Senior Project Manager, Data Centers - Cushman & Wakefield
Software Engineer
Lead end‑to‑end delivery of mission‑critical data center projects, overseeing design, construction, budgeting and stakeholder coordination to drive growth within the Life & Technology Sciences platform.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the full project lifecycle for data center and mission‑critical facilities, from concept and business development through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk registers, ensuring alignment with client expectations and corporate financial targets.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams—including architects, engineers, contractors, and technology partners—to deliver technically sound, resilient infrastructure.
- Manage client and internal stakeholder relationships, providing regular status updates, issue resolution and change‑order administration.
- Implement best‑practice construction and safety standards, overseeing quality control, regulatory compliance and performance testing.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience managing large‑scale data center or mission‑critical construction projects.
- Proven track record in project budgeting, schedule control and risk mitigation.
- Strong knowledge of data center design standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, TIA‑942) and construction methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence senior executives and external partners.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.