Position Title: Modular Engineering Project Manager
Pay Rate:
$175,000 - $180,000 Base Salary (potential up to $200,000 for exceptional candidates)
Bonus: 20% - 30% Cash Bonus + RSUs/Stock Options vesting over 3 years
Work Schedule: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)
Travel:
1-2 trips per month to project sites, integrators, vendors, and factory witness testing Worksite Location: Hybrid in Denver, CO
Hiring Manager: Director of Modular Engineering
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an Electrical Engineer who has successfully moved into Project Management and enjoys operating at the intersection of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and construction. This individual can comfortably review electrical designs, coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, identify risks early, and drive projects to completion. They thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and are looking for a role with long-term leadership growth potential.
Position Summary:
The Modular Engineering Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of modular data center units — from design coordination and factory fabrication through logistics, delivery, and on-site installation. This role serves as the critical link between manufacturing partners, engineering teams, general contractors, and site operations to ensure modules are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to spec. The ideal candidate has a strong background in modular/prefab construction, industrial electrical design, project controls, applicable codes and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the end-to-end delivery of modular data center units, including electrical, mechanical, and structural modules, from factory build through site installation
- Serve as the primary point of contact between module manufacturers, EPC partners, and client's internal engineering and construction teams
- Ensure required submittal reviews, processing and approvals, and submittal logs are set-up and maintained.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules covering fabrication, quality inspection, transportation, and on-site integration milestones
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and quality assurance processes prior to module shipment
- Manage coordination of on-site rigging, placement, and integration of modules with general contractors and site superintendents
- Coordinate and oversee logistics planning and delivery sequencing for oversized/heavy-haul module transport.
- Track budgets, change orders, and vendor invoicing related to module fabrication and delivery
- Identify and mitigate risks related to fabrication delays, supply chain disruptions, transportation constraints, or site readiness
- Ensure all modules meet Cipher Digital's technical specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes
- Partner with procurement to manage vendor relationships and hold manufacturing partners accountable to contractual commitments
- Provide regular progress reporting to internal stakeholders and leadership on module status, schedule adherence, and budget performance
- Support commissioning teams during module energization and integration into the broader data center build
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in project management within modular construction, prefabrication, data center construction, or related industrial/infrastructure sectors
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems as they relate to modular/prefabricated builds and ability to coordinate multiple disciplines (electrical, controls, security, fire systems, etc) into a cohesive code compliant design.
- Proven ability to manage multiple vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders simultaneously
- Independent thinker that can take initiative and thrive in an start up environment where many details and/or processes might be ambiguous.
- Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having important impact on activities of the company.
- Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented complexities.
- Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects and assists in developing standards and guidelines for diverse activities.
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore)
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and change-order management skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to travel to fabrication facilities and job sites as neededPMP certification a plus
