Data Center Construction Project Manager
Apple· Corporate Functions
Hybrid (Waukee, IA)Full-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Data Center Construction Project Manager responsible for managing development and delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects within Apple’s US-based campuses, coordinating with Real Estate, Legal, Design, EH&S, Energy, Construction, Network and Data Center Engineering & Operations, and leading multiple projects including equipment upgrades within live production environments.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of development for data center construction projects.
- Coordinate with project partners from Real Estate, Legal, Design, EH&S, Energy, Construction, Network and Data Center Engineering & Operations to bring projects to fruition.
- Lead multiple projects including equipment upgrades and modifications within live data center production environments in parallel with new construction efforts.
- Provide input on design and constructibility.
- Represent Apple’s interests in meetings with Consultants, General Contractors, and Suppliers.
- Meet with internal engineering groups, operations and business units to determine detailed project requirements.
- Drive internal and external partners to meet deadlines per project delivery schedule.
- Build and maintain project budgets including securing internal approvals for capital funding.
- Lead General Contractors for bidding and negotiation.
- Review contracts and terms related to costing and deliverables.
- Review proposals and change orders; prepare and present cost analyses.
- Manage commissioning agents and review sequences of operations and test scripts.
Qualifications
- 8+ years as a data center/construction project manager (mission-critical, critical facilities, Semiconductor or similar).
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading and supporting architects, engineers and specialty consultants from programming to construction completion.
- Strong background in data center/commercial/industrial/mission-critical construction (MEP, electrical, process piping, plumbing, TI, site work, ground-up). Reading design and construction drawings.
- Experience with power or utility infrastructure, including coordination with local utilities to the site.
Skills
Required:Project managementBudget managementContract review and negotiationDesign and constructibility inputCommunicationTechnical drawing interpretation
Benefits
- (Not explicitly listed in the description)
Last updated Aug 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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