Data Center Commissioning Program Manager [Remote]

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Remote - ATLANTA, GA 30303Senior Data Center Program Manager  Position Summary  The Senior Data Center Program Manager leads delivery of mission-critical data center projects from planning through commissioning and turnover, while also driving growth of the Data Center Lifecycle Services Practice. This role combines hands-on project management with business development, process improvement, and technical subject matter expertise across MEP systems, commissioning, and multi-site program delivery. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of relevant experience managing complex, interdisciplinary data center programs for enterprise and hyperscale clients, and is equally comfortable in the field, in front of clients, and building the systems that let the practice scale.  Key Responsibilities  Project Management & Delivery  Manage data center commissioning projects across all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover  Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, controls, MSI, and commissioning agents  Oversee schedule, budget, quality, and risk across single- and multi-site programs  Manage contractor and vendor relationships, including procurement of long-lead critical systems  Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program status communications  Identify and mitigate risks specific to mission-critical infrastructure dependencies  Business Development & Practice Growth  Support identification and pursuit of new client opportunities and project pipeline  Participate in proposal development, scoping, and pricing discussions for new engagements  Build and maintain client relationships that lead to repeat and referral business  Represent the practice in industry forums, client meetings, and business development activities  Contribute to strategic planning for practice expansion and service line growth  Process & Procedure Development  Develop and refine standard processes, workflows, and governance frameworks for project delivery  Create and maintain MOPs/SOPs, templates, and tools to support consistent, repeatable delivery  Lead lessons-learned sessions and drive continuous process improvement across projects  Establish program controls for cost tracking, schedule adherence, and quality management  Support development of scalable delivery models as the practice grows  Technical Expertise & Subject Matter Expertise  Serve as a subject matter expert supporting MEP systems, commissioning, and data center infrastructure initiatives  Provide technical guidance and design coordination across project teams  Evaluate facility conditions, infrastructure capacity, and operational readiness as needed  Stay current on data center industry trends, technologies, and best practices  Support technical due diligence efforts when required  Stakeholder & Team Leadership  Serve as primary point of contact for client executives and key stakeholders  Coordinate cross-functional internal teams and external partners  Mentor and develop junior project staff  Facilitate communication and alignment across owner, contractor, and design teams  General Tasks  Lead and participate in project meetings, design reviews, and progress calls  Prepare and review project documentation, schedules, budgets, and status reports  Track action items, risks, and issues through resolution  Review submittals, RFIs, and change orders as applicable to project role  Coordinate site visits and represent the firm during key project milestones  Support contract review and negotiation for project and subcontractor agreements  Maintain accurate project records and documentation for internal and client use  Qualifications  Education  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered  Experience  20+ years of relevant experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale technology infrastructure project management  Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or portfolio-scale programs  Experience working with enterprise and/or hyperscale clients  Track record of business development or practice growth contributions  Experience developing program governance, processes, and standard operating procedures  Technical Skills  Strong knowledge of MEP systems design, integration, and commissioning processes  Familiarity with structured cabling, physical security, and related technology infrastructure systems  Proficiency with project management and cost control platforms  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google Suite; Bluebeam or similar tools a plus  Core Competencies  Executive stakeholder management and communication  Cost control, budgeting, and schedule management  Risk assessment and mitigation  Vendor and contractor management  Cross-functional team leadership  Be a Part of Our Team Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of services including MEP, commissioning, intelligent building systems, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.   We offer a hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.  Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.  Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.