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At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!
We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.
Position Overview
Align is a white space fit-out specialist delivering end-to-end data center construction across the U.S. Our services include layout/design, overhead support systems (cable pathways and electrical), power distribution and redundancy planning (PDU to cabinet), conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cabling infrastructure.
We are seeking a Data Center Construction Project Manager to lead the build-out of electrical and mechanical distribution from upstream critical equipment through to compute, storage, and network infrastructure. This is a field-driven role - onsite daily - owning execution, coordinating trades, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.
This position is based in the Atlanta Metro area and will work on site for local data center projects. Approximately 50% overnight travel outside of the Atlanta area should be expected at times.
Responsibilities
Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery for data center construction projects
Act as the on-site lead coordinating general contractors, subcontractors, and trades
Manage projects through bidding, award, execution, punch list, and closeout
Track schedules, identify risks, manage changes, and communicate with clients
Drive QA/QC in the field and enforce Align and client standards
Oversee construction documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders, invoicing)
Resolve scope gaps and field issues; lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Report on key construction metrics to internal teams and leadership
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of construction management experience (data center or mission critical preferred)
Experience managing large, complex MEP projects
Strong GC/vendor management (RFPs, bidding, change orders, QC, documentation)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings/specs across disciplines
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and building codes
Strong communication and documentation skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Data center or critical infrastructure experience
Understanding of electrical/mechanical systems and power distribution
Experience with power monitoring/management systems
Value engineering mindset
Certifications such as PE, LEED, or CCM
To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.
For more details, visit www.align.com.
Tier 2
Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.
Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.
Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.
Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.
Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.
For more information, visit: www.align.com