Data Center Project Manager
Align Communications · Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 150,000 – 170,000 a year
Posted Aug 19, 2026
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Position Overview
Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space. We are a technology solution provider specializing in data center white space design and fit outs. Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping/redundancy planning for distribution from PDU’s to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure. As a Data Center Project Manager, you will guide the build of electrical and mechanical distribution from the upstream critical equipment to the compute/storage/network infrastructure. In this role, you will understand the design intent, coupled with customer expectations, and will be responsible for making it happen! You will be onsite daily interacting with the construction trades/sub-contractors and will be directly responsible for managing schedule/QC in the field.
This is a full-time salaried position offering a base salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 (commensurate with experience), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses.
This position is based in the Sterling, VA area and will often work onsite for local data center projects. Overnight travel outside of the area will be on an as needed basis.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Center Project Manager will be responsible for project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new data center white space (tenant) fit out builds which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Some of the typical daily tasks of the Project Manager:
Directly interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases
Monitor the progress of each project through updated schedules, communicates changes and manages client expectations - identify and negotiate time extensions where justified and allowed
Construction project management for specific…