Sr. Project Manager Construction - Data Center

Role Summary

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain .

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Data Center Sr. Project Manager Construction

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled Data Center Sr. Project Manager, Construction to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of construction projects for the Iron Mountain Data Center business. You will lead an inter-disciplinary project team of construction managers and contractors, assisting in the development of and adherence to annual capital budgets and aggressive timelines to ensure a safe work environment and 99.999% product uptime.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Lead Team & Execution: Manage and supervise an inter-disciplinary project team of construction managers and contractors while conducting design and construction meetings with external professionals, internal employees, and clients.

Drive Budgeting & Procurement: Develop and manage detailed schedules and capital budgets in cooperation with business clients, real estate, and finance, while overseeing bid processes, cost reduction efforts, change orders, and payments.

Manage Critical Infrastructure Processes: Oversee the commissioning and integrated testing of complex mechanical, electrical, and IT systems, while developing and reviewing Methods of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Audit & Verify Quality: Conduct audits of installed data center components to verify vendor job scope completion, validate design documentation, and ensure adherence to building codes and NFPA standards.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have

• Core Experience: A minimum of 5 years in the delivery of data center construction projects and client-facing positions within a corporate real estate or military setting.
• Technical & Contractual Expertise: Deep design, operation, or construction experience with critical infrastructure alongside demonstrated proficiency in real estate budgeting, accounting, contract management, and vendor oversight.
• Strong Leadership & Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills used to influence stakeholders, manage multiple deadlines, and build trusting client relationships.
• Education & Travel Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business/Finance (Advanced degree strongly preferred) and the ability to travel up to 20%.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Total Rewards: Competitive total rewards packages supporting your career, family, personal wellness, and well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Remote/hybrid work flexibility to enable a harmonious work-life balance depending on the role.
• Inclusion & Culture: A supportive, diverse, and global team environment of 26,000+ individuals where every voice is heard and individual differences are celebrated.
• Growth: Abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth to help unleash your full potential in a digitalized future.

Reasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 - $164,700.00

• Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.
• Category: Real Estate & Facilities