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Project Manager – Data Center Construction (Owners Rep)

Location: Columbus, OH (Travel Required)

Salary: $90,000 – $130,000 + ESOP + Unlimited PTO

A growing construction developer is looking to appoint a Project Manager to join its Owner’s Representative team, overseeing the construction of multiple data center campuses.

You’ll work closely with general contractors, design consultants, and internal stakeholders to provide hands-on oversight across active campus developments.

This is a site-focused position requiring strong field presence and the ability to manage relationships, risk, and commercial performance on behalf of the owner.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as Owner’s Representative across multiple active data center construction projects

Oversee GCs, trade contractors, and consultants to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and scope

Monitor project progress, risk exposure, and construction quality

Review change orders, pay applications, and contractor performance

Coordinate with internal development, operations, and finance teams

Support permitting, commissioning, and project close-out activities

Maintain strong on-site visibility and proactive stakeholder communication

Identify and mitigate risks before they impact schedule or cost

What We’re Looking For:

Experience managing construction projects within data center or mission-critical environments

Strong understanding of CSA and MEP systems

Experience working in an owner’s rep, developer, or client-side capacity preferred

Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Strong commercial awareness and contract administration experience

Comfortable being site-based with 25%–50% travel as required

What’s on Offer:

$90,000 – $130,000 base salary (DOE)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation

Unlimited PTO

Direct exposure to owner-side decision making

This role will suit a Project Manager with end to end lifecycle experience, who enjoys being on site, influencing delivery from the owner’s perspective, and taking accountability for performance across multiple campus builds.