Ryz labs

Data Center Project Manager

United States Full Time
RYZ Labs is hiring for a Data Center Project Manager to lead build-outs, expansions, and major upgrades, delivering on time, within scope, and on budget. On-site role; limited travel; occasional off-hours for cutovers.

Responsibilities:
Own project lifecycle: scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and change control.
Coordinate GCs/trades, vendors, and internal teams (design, facilities, network/IT).
Develop and maintain project plans, Gantt schedules, and status reports.
Manage procurement, RFPs, contracts, and change orders.
Ensure safety, code, and compliance (permits, inspections); track KPIs.
Oversee construction, MEP/critical installs, testing, commissioning, and handover with as-builts/O&M.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction or equivalent experience.
5+ years managing data center or critical facility projects.
Strong knowledge of MEP, critical power/cooling, and structured cabling.
Proficient with PM/scheduling tools (MS Project/Primavera) and cost control.
Familiar with TIA-942, NEC/NFPA, local codes; safety-first mindset.
PMP or similar certification preferred; excellent communication and vendor management.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the following short initial interview to start our process:

About RYZ Labs:
RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam. What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents in order to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.

Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.

At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.

Our values and what to expect:
- Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.
- Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.
- Ownership -  step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility. Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone who interacts with RYZ with respect.
- Frugality - being frugal and cost-conscious helps us do more with less.
- Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way. 
- Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, and our expectations. The status quo is not good enough and never should be.