Senior Project Manager (Data Center Tenant Fit Out)

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery. **Role Summary** Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Data Center Tenant Fit-Out (TFO) to support the successful planning and execution of data center customer fit-out and tenant improvement projects across Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s growing portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners including development, engineering, construction, and operations teams, as well as external consultants, contractors, and hyperscale or colocation customers. The Senior Project Manager – Data Center TFO will help lead coordination of white space build-outs, MEP integrations, and customer-specific infrastructure deployments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Rowan’s quality standards. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with experience delivering data center tenant fit-outs or mission-critical interior build-outs, who is excited to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting hyperscale customer deployments. **Travel:** Ability to travel 25-50% for company gatherings or to project sites. **Location:** Can be based at site location or remote. **Compensation:** $165K-$185K (Offers Bonus) **Essential Responsibilities** - Manage day-to-day coordination and execution of data center tenant fit-out and customer deployment projects - Provide mentorship and day-to-day oversight for an Associate Project Manager or Senior Associate Project Manager, supporting their professional growth and development across project coordination and delivery activities - Collaborate with internal teams, customers, consultants, contractors, and vendors to advance project scope, schedule, and budget objectives - Coordinate delivery of white space build-outs including racks, containment, structured cabling, and supporting MEP infrastructure - Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item logs - Track project milestones, deliverables, and key dependencies; proactively identify and resolve risks and issues - Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders and customer teams - Lead coordination meetings with internal teams, design consultants, contractors, and tenant representatives - Support procurement activities including contract administration, change order review, and invoice tracking - Maintain project documentation and ensure drawings, specifications, and project records are current and organized - Help ensure compliance with data center operational standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations - Support site activities as needed, including periodic travel to active project sites - Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and reporting standards **Education, Skills, and Experience** - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) - 15+ years of experience managing or supporting projects in data center construction, tenant fit-outs, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale commercial construction - Experience managing customer-facing fit-out or tenant improvement projects within operational or shell data center environments - Strong understanding of MEP systems supporting mission-critical infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling, and structured cabling coordination - Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget across multi-stakeholder environments - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with project management and document control software is a plus (Procore, P6) - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment - Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams including internal stakeholders, contractors, and customer representatives - Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills - Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center customers is strongly preferred **Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration** At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S. **Here to support you** At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best. - Hybrid working environment - Team building and educational opportunities - Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution - Unlimited PTO - RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement - Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan **Equal Opportunity Employer** Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.