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Project Manager – Data Center - $20k sign on

metric geoHenrico, VAManager L7

$130,000 - $175,000 per year

$130,000–$175,000 + $20,000 Sign-On BonusCar Allowance + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity: We'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 For:
  • 5+ 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 Card 401(k) with Company Match
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Paid Holidays & Personal Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
  • Long-Term Career Growth in the Data Center SectorWhy Make the Move?
  • 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.
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Henrico, VA

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