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Data Center Program Manager

Data Center Program Manager

GAI Consultants Inc.Columbus, OH, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Data Center Project / Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary data center and mission-critical projects across Texas and Columbus, OH. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team development with a forward-thinking approach to innovation-leveraging a comprehensive service offering from our Transportation & Infrastructure and Power & Energy Business Units to provide complete solutions for our clients.

The candidate will be responsible for managing all phases of project execution, from site planning and entitlement through design, construction, and commissioning, while integrating advanced digital tools to drive smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions. The candidate must be able to establish contacts within the industry, source leads, write proposals, and lead multidisciplinary projects in the Data Center industry.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Lead the full lifecycle of data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, technical standards, and budgetary constraints.
  • Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project milestones.
  • Lead sales and marketing efforts for Data Center / Mission-critical efforts

Client Engagement & Business Development

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and delivery excellence.
  • Support proposal development, fee negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and thought leadership forums.

    • Team Management & Mentorship

  • Mentor and manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Support recruiting and retention efforts for mission-critical staff.
  • Promote career development and technical excellence across the team.
  • Lead the development of services across the project lifecycle, including site planning, zoning, plus site, water and power engineering for the facilities.
  • Collaborate with internal GAI specialists and digital transformation teams to pilot new tools and workflows.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and standards in the mission-critical sector.

    • Qualifications

    Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical project delivery.
  • At least 2 years of direct project management experience.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed to client sites and project locations.

    • Preferred :

  • Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
  • Familiarity with Newforma, ProjectWise, or similar project management tools.
  • Experience integrating CAD, BIM, and AI tools into design or project workflows.

    • Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
  • Work on high-impact projects with top-tier clients in the tech and telecom sectors.
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements (remote / hybrid options available).
  • Access a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and performance bonuses.
  • Thrive in an inclusive, employee-empowered culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Be part of a dynamic, client-focused team delivering full-service engineering solutions for mission-critical data center projects. From transforming brownfield sites to designing advanced water treatment systems and integrating high-voltage electrical infrastructure, we don't just support-we innovate. Our collaborative approach ensures every project is engineered for performance, sustainability, and scalability, helping our clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

    • General Characteristics

  • Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices.
  • Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
  • Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the practice.
  • Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
  • Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

    • Experience

  • 20+ years of experience.

    • Education

  • B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

    • Certification / Licensure

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
  • Driver's License

    • Technical Responsibilities

  • Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative / complex aspects.
  • Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

    • Project and Task Management

  • Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
  • Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.

    • Management, Supervision and Guidance

  • Leads an entire project of critical importance.
  • Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
  • Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
  • Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.

    • Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

  • Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
  • Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.

    • Why GAI?

    At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

    Benefits To Working at GAI Include :

  • Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
  • New paid Maternity / Paternity / Adoption program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
  • 401k company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement

    • #INDHP

    Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelors of Engineering (required)

    Experience

    15 - 20 years : Related Experience (required)

    Licenses & Certifications

    Driver's License (required)

    Professional Engineer (required)

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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