Project Manager - Engineering Design - Data Center

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, we are passionate about improving communities through expert engineering and design. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping them grow, lead, and make an impact.

Our Data Center team delivers multidisciplinary engineering and design services for some of the world's most innovative companies. These projects represent some of the largest and most complex infrastructure developments in the country, creating opportunities to solve challenging problems, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to facilities that support global connectivity.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of data center engineering design projects. In this role, you will partner with project managers and technical leaders to help guide projects from early planning through final construction-ready design documents. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to help keep projects moving forward, support client needs, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.

What You'll Do

• Support project planning efforts by helping define project milestones, schedules, deliverables, and priorities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor project progress, facilitate communication, and help keep work aligned with project goals.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members through clear and consistent communication.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and coordination discussions while documenting key decisions and action items.
• Track the development of engineering and architectural deliverables, including drawings, models, reports, and calculations.
• Assist with project quality management activities and coordinate internal review processes.
• Support project financial management by tracking budgets, monitoring project performance, and assisting with invoicing and contract administration.
• Help identify and manage project risks, scope changes, and schedule impacts while maintaining project documentation.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-building data center campuses focused on efficient use of land, power, and water resources.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• 4+ years of experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with increasing project responsibilities.
• 2+ years of project management or project coordination experience, preferably supporting multidisciplinary engineering or architectural projects.
• Experience working with large-scale industrial, mission-critical, or campus-style developments is beneficial.
• Understanding of engineering and design processes, project delivery methods, contracts, budgeting, and project controls.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships across teams and support collaboration among diverse project stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.

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The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.

 

National Pay Range$80,000—$150,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

 

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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