Project Lead

Responsibilities

• Build integrated schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project) covering design, procurement, construction and commissioning and own execution of the master construction schedule from site-mobilization through substantial completion and turnover.
• Own project budgets, cash-flow forecasts and change-order governance; report earned-value KPIs weekly.
• Facilitate phase-gate and 30/60/90% design reviews; maintain RACI matrices and action logs.
• Manage contract lifecycles - RFP, bid analysis, award, PCO tracking, close-out documentation.
• Identify critical-path and long-lead risks (transformers, chillers, switchgear) and drive mitigation plans.
• Act as a single source of truth for internal leadership and external partners; publish clear, concise status reports.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional project delivery teams, including project managers, construction managers, and superintendents.
• Develop staffing plans, oversee performance management, and drive talent development within the project organization.
• Lead project standups, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• B.S/B.E/B.A degree in engineering discipline with preferred construction management qualification.
• 10+ years project-management experience in hyperscale data center, large industrial or infrastructure builds.
• PMI-PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification desirable.
• Proven record of delivering fast-track projects in multiple geographies.
• Deep knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical scopes procurement workflows and cost controls.
• Expert user of scheduling (P6/Project), cost (Procore, Ares, Excel) and collaboration (Smartsheet, Confluence) tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executives and trades alike.
• Experienced in building and scaling project teams across regions and time zones.
• Strong leadership presence; able to align diverse technical and commercial stakeholders under shared goals.
• Travel 50 %+ to active sites or as needed for projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
• The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.