Data Center Operations Project Manager
$160,000–$190,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate directly with electrical infrastructure partners on power distribution and cooling build-out scope, including UPS, PDUs, switchgear, and in-row cooling systems. Manage relationships with server/GPU hardware vendors on rack infrastructure and delivery schedules, while owning permitting and AHJ coordination with engineering firms and local authorities. Drive design and engineering review cycles across electrical, mechanical, and structural workstreams, and manage the master project schedule to identify critical path items and escalate risks early. Coordinate procurement of long-lead equipment, track order timing, and serve as the primary point of contact for all external partners and internal stakeholders. Track and report project status, risks, and decisions needed to leadership on a regular cadence, managing site logistics including inspections and contractor access.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years managing large-scale construction, infrastructure, or data center projects, ideally including electrical/mechanical build-outs
- Experience coordinating with electrical contractors, engineering firms, and major electrical infrastructure equipment vendors
- Working knowledge of data center power and cooling systems (switchgear, UPS, PDUs, CDUs, liquid cooling) sufficient to have informed technical conversations with vendors and engineers
- Experience with permitting and AHJ processes for industrial or commercial construction projects
- Strong project scheduling skills (critical path method, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools)
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and vendors under aggressive timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable driving alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with AI/HPC data center builds or GPU cluster deployments
- Familiarity with liquid cooling infrastructure (direct-to-chip, CDUs) and high-density power distribution (480V, 415V step-down systems)
- Experience managing facility conversions (brownfield) rather than greenfield builds
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; PMP certification
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