Senior Project Manager
6 days ago
Title or Role: Senior Project Manager - Data Center Infrastructure (Utilities)
Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, benefits, commensurate with experience
Location: On-Site Pittsburgh, PA. - 20-30% travel
Company Description: Our client is a global energy and computing infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.
With data centers across North and South America, they manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world-class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows them to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute.
Position Description:
Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead permitting, regulatory coordination, and pre-construction planning for large-scale HPC data center development projects across Pennsylvania. This role requires proven expertise in data center site permitting, utility interconnection coordination, environmental compliance, and construction pre-planning. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, utilities, and development stakeholders while maintaining direct alignment with senior leadership on project feasibility and timeline management.
Responsibilities:
- Permitting & Regulatory Leadership
- Lead and manage all data center permitting processes including zoning approvals, local municipal coordination, and environmental impact assessments.
- Serve as primary liaison with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), local planning & zoning boards, and municipal authorities.
- Pre-Construction Planning & Site Development
- Develop detailed project schedules, resource allocation, and pre-construction timelines for HPC data center projects.
- Facilitate site investigation, environmental assessment, and feasibility documentation.
- Oversee design coordination between internal teams, third-party consultants, and utility partners.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, regulatory delays, and utility interconnection challenges.
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with local municipalities, environmental agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Manage contractor and consultant relationships during pre-construction phase.
- Facilitate communication between utilities, regulatory bodies, and internal project teams.
- Create detailed project documentation, feasibility reports, and regulatory submissions for senior leadership.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in infrastructure project management with at least 4 years of direct experience in data center development, permitting, or large-scale utility interconnection projects.
- Data Center Expertise: Demonstrated experience in HPC or hyperscale data center site permitting, environmental compliance, and pre-construction planning.
- Permitting Knowledge: Proven track record managing complex multi-agency permitting processes and regulatory approval timelines.
- Pennsylvania Expertise: Deep knowledge of Pennsylvania electric/gas utility systems, PUC regulations, and interconnection standards.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS mapping, project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Jira), and ability to review complex infrastructure design documents.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) ideally licensed in civil engineering or other field.
- Direct experience in HPC data center infrastructure site selection and development.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and cloud-based collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams).
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania air quality, water quality, and environmental permitting processes.
- Prior experience coordinating with state and federal environmental agencies (EPA, DEP).
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical/civil/mechanical preferred), Construction Management, or Project Management. Advanced degree or PE license preferred.
- Equity participation
- Bonus
- 401K
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.
About RCM:
RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.
Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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