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About the Role

Lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary data center and mission-critical projects across Texas and Columbus, OH. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team development with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, leveraging a comprehensive service offering to provide complete solutions for clients. The candidate will manage all project phases from site planning through commissioning, integrating digital tools for smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions. Responsibilities include establishing industry contacts, sourcing leads, writing proposals, and leading multidisciplinary projects in the Data Center industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, technical standards, and budgetary constraints.
Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project milestones.
Lead sales and marketing efforts for Data Center / Mission-critical efforts.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and delivery excellence.
Support proposal development, fee negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and thought leadership forums.
Mentor and manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Support recruiting and retention efforts for mission-critical staff.
Promote career development and technical excellence across the team.
Lead the development of services across the project lifecycle, including site planning, zoning, plus site, water and power engineering for the facilities.
Collaborate with internal GAI specialists and digital transformation teams to pilot new tools and workflows.
Stay current with emerging technologies and standards in the mission-critical sector.
Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
Leads an entire project of critical importance.
Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.
Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical project delivery.
At least 2 years of direct project management experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to travel as needed to client sites and project locations.
Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
Familiarity with Newforma, ProjectWise, or similar project management tools.
Experience integrating CAD, BIM, and AI tools into design or project workflows.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Driver's License

Skills

Data Center Project Management
Mission-Critical Project Delivery
Technical Leadership
Client Engagement
Team Development
Innovation
Digital Tools Integration
Sales and Marketing
Proposal Writing
Client Relationship Management
Team Mentorship
Recruiting
Retention
Career Development
Site Planning
Zoning
Water and Power Engineering
Digital Transformation
Emerging Technologies
CAD
BIM
AI Tools
Risk Mitigation
Ethical Behavior Advocacy

Location

Texas
Columbus, OH

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical project delivery
At least 2 years of direct project management experience

Education Level

B.S. or M.S. Engineering
Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Benefits

Health, dental, vision
401(k) match
Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
7 paid holidays
Floating holiday
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

About the Company

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide.
You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets.
Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.
At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people.
With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.