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Data Center Project Manager jobs are open across hyperscale cloud providers, colocation operators, enterprise IT, and construction firms, at every level from junior PM to program director, with specializations in infrastructure buildout, capacity planning, and critical facilities management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
Who we are:
It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:
The Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
What You Will Do:
- Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
- Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
- Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
- Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
- Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
- Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
- Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
- Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
- Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
- Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
- Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
- Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
- Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
- Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
- Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings
- Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
- Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
- Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
- Be able to travel as needed for the business
Other Key Skills:
- MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
- Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
- Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
Who we are:
It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:
The Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
What You Will Do:
- Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
- Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
- Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
- Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
- Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
- Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
- Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
- Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
- Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
- Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
- Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
- Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
- Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
- Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
- Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings
- Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
- Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
- Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
- Be able to travel as needed for the business
Other Key Skills:
- MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
- Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
- Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited62
- Amazon21
- Gilbane20
- MGAC18
- QTS16
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Energy5
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Technology & Software4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center project manager jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required
- 5+ years managing data center construction, fit-out, or operations projects
- Experience with critical facilities systems including power, cooling, and fire suppression
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera
- Familiarity with Tier I through Tier IV data center standards and uptime requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Data Center Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to critical facilities
Highlight experience with Tier classifications, power and cooling infrastructure, and uptime requirements. Recruiters scan for these fast. Generic project management language won't separate you from candidates without data center backgrounds.
List your certifications prominently
PMP, CDCP, and BICSI credentials carry real weight in data center hiring. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reaches your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project phase
Data center PM roles split between greenfield builds, fit-outs, and ongoing operations. Target postings that match where your experience is deepest, since interview questions will probe that phase specifically and generalist answers rarely land well.
Prepare for scenario-based interviews
Expect interviewers to walk through a real outage, a delayed generator delivery, or a subcontractor conflict and ask how you'd handle it. Practice structured answers that cover your decision process, who you looped in, and how the project resolved.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify budget authority, vendor approval thresholds, and whether you own commissioning or hand off after construction. These scope details affect your day-to-day authority and your resume value more than title alone.
Data Center Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data center project managers?
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Amazon, and Gilbane are hiring the most data center project managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hyperscale cloud operators and colocation providers tend to post the most volume at any given time.
How many data center project manager jobs are remote?
About 32% of data center project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site given the hands-on nature of construction, commissioning, and facilities oversight. Program management and planning-heavy roles within large enterprise or cloud organizations are the most likely to allow hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a data center project manager?
Start by building experience in construction management, IT infrastructure, or critical facilities operations, then earn a PMP and a data center-specific credential such as CDCP or BICSI DCDC. Move into a coordinator or assistant PM role on a data center project to gain direct exposure to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes, then advance by owning progressively larger builds or fit-outs.
Can you get a data center project manager job with little experience?
Yes, candidates with a background in construction coordination, facilities management, or IT operations can break in by targeting junior PM or project coordinator roles at contractors and colocation providers. Emphasize any exposure to vendor management, scheduling tools, or critical systems work, and pursue a CDCP or Uptime Institute certification to demonstrate domain knowledge quickly.
What does the data center project manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager call focused on your project history and familiarity with critical systems, a technical or scenario round where you walk through how you'd manage a construction delay or a commissioning failure, and a final panel with engineering, operations, or executive stakeholders who assess cross-functional communication and leadership.
Where can I find and apply to data center project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to data center project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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