Project Manager- Data Center

Job Title: Project Manager - Mission Critical / Data Center

Location: San Antonio, TX - Austin, TX

About the Role:

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of data center projects. This position plays a central role in managing all phases of construction, from preconstruction through turnover, with a strong presence in both office and field operations.

You will be responsible for driving schedule, budget, trade coordination, and client satisfaction on fast-paced, highly technical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day project operations including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and procurement.
• Collaborate closely with superintendents and field leadership to ensure execution aligns with project goals.
• Coordinate MEP systems, critical power infrastructure, and commissioning plans in tandem with vendors and consultants.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong client relationships, communicating status, issues, and deliverables regularly.
• Track and process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
• Support and enforce safety and quality standards across all project phases.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and reporting using construction management software.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in construction project management, with 3+ years focused on data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP coordination, mission-critical infrastructure, and commissioning workflows.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, contracts, and project financials.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Procore, P6, CMiC, Bluebeam).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Hyperscale or colocation data center projects
• Familiarity with Tier III/Tier IV design and operational standards
• Experience supporting integrated systems testing (IST) and turnover planning

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.