The demand for skilled project managers in capital projects continues to grow as organizations invest billions in infrastructure, energy, and industrial development. But what does it really take to land a role managing these complex, high-stakes projects?

Imagine yourself as the project manager standing at the helm of a $200 million data center construction project. You’re juggling demands for faster delivery timelines with unprecedented technical complexity. Since AI infrastructure requirements change almost weekly, you’re building today, for future infrastructure demands that aren’t as easy to predict as other capital projects. This is the reality of data center construction.

Here’s a challenging paradox: delivering capital projects while operating under hiring freezes. Picture this: You're leading a mega project worth billions. The schedule is aggressive, stakeholder scrutiny is intense, and every day of delay costs millions.

A large part of economic growth and societal progress relies on commercial construction. As a driver of growth, it often faces criticism for its perceived slow pace of innovation. While there have been advancements in materials and techniques over time, some argue that the industry lags behind others in adopting cutting-edge technologies and processes.