Project Manager – Data Center - $20k sign on

$130,000–$175,000 + $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
The OpportunityWe're partnering with a leading MEP contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects.With a growing presence in the data center construction market, our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major MEP packages on large-scale data center developments in the Richmond, VA region.
This is an opportunity to join an established, financially strong contractor with a strong project pipeline, excellent resources, and genuine long-term career opportunities.You'll take ownership of major MEP construction packages valued at $10M+, managing the delivery of critical building systems within fast-paced, technically demanding data center environments.
What You'll Be Doing:Lead major mechanical, electrical, or plumbing construction packages on data center projects.Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and profitability.Coordinate with General Contractors, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.Oversee manpower planning, procurement, material flow, and construction execution.Work closely with engineering, BIM/VDC, and fabrication teams to resolve coordination challenges.Support commissioning, quality control, and successful project handover.Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers.
What We're Looking For5+ years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction project management experience.Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing (MEP) construction.Experience managing construction packages valued at $10M+.Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, labor planning, and subcontractor management.Experience delivering complex, fast-track construction projects.OSHA 30 certification.Data center experience highly desirable, although candidates from other technically complex MEP environments are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer?$130K–$175K Base Salary (DOE)$20,000 Sign-On BonusCar Allowance + Fuel Card401(k) with Company MatchComprehensive Healthcare BenefitsPaid Holidays & Personal LeaveTuition Reimbursement & Professional DevelopmentLong-Term Career Growth in the Data Center Sector
Why Make the Move? xzbcwsv Data center construction is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, and this is your opportunity to become a key part of a contractor delivering the critical infrastructure behind it.
You'll have the backing of a well-established MEP business, the autonomy to lead major projects, and the opportunity to develop your career in the mission-critical construction market.
Whether you're an experienced Data Center PM or a strong MEP Project Manager looking to break into the sector, I'd love to hear from you.