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Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Construction Project Manager - Data Center

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Technical problem-solving abilities.
  • A proven track record of delivering complex projects with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage construction closeout activities for large-scale data center projects.
  • Oversee and coordinate the collection, review, and approval of redlines, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other closeout documentation.
  • Perform field verification audits to validate as-built conditions and ensure documentation accuracy.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of project deliverables to verify completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Hold contractors, trade partners, and stakeholders accountable for meeting closeout milestones and documentation requirements.
  • Monitor closeout schedules, identify risks, and proactively drive corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
  • Utilize knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to review technical deliverables and resolve discrepancies.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and action items to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve closeout processes and documentation standards to support efficient project turnover.

About the company

Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

1956

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 majority investment gives growth capital and Morgan Stanley platform access.
  • March 2026 Process Group acquisition expands energy, renewables, and food-and-beverage process work.
  • 35-office footprint positions Olsson to cross-sell from Lincoln into dense metro markets.

What critics are saying

  • A bad MSCP exit within 24 months can trigger talent flight and client defections.
  • Integrating The Process Group risks losing clients and key engineers after the March 2026 deal.
  • AECOM, WSP, and Stantec outscale Olsson, squeezing bids on federal and transportation projects.

What makes Olsson unique

  • MSCP-backed employee-owned firm with 35 U.S. offices and 2,000 staff.
  • Olsson spans infrastructure, water, power, industrial, federal, and technology clients.
  • The Process Group acquisition added chemical engineering and process design in March 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 8%

1 year growth

↑ 8%

2 year growth

↑ 8%
Morgan Stanley
Jan 14th, 2026
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment in Olsson, Inc. | Morgan Stanley

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) today announced a majority investment in Olsson, Inc. (Olsson).

PE Hub
Jan 13th, 2026
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires majority stake in 2,000-employee engineering firm Olsson

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Olsson, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based engineering and design firm, according to PE Hub. Founded in 1956, Olsson employs over 2,000 people and provides infrastructure engineering design and consulting services to public and private clients. The company serves markets including technology, transportation, water infrastructure, power, industrial and federal sectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Intelligence360 News
Oct 6th, 2023
Olsson To Expand Into New Space In Irvine California.

Olsson to expand into new space in Irvine California. Olsson to expand into new space in Irvine California.Irvine, California — According to state and local development sources, Olsson plans to build out new space in Irvine. The company plans to occupy the new space at 250 Commerce # 220 in Irvine, on or about May 1, 2024. According to the company website We are Olsson, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and design firm with a rich history of success. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, were here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it

Omaha World-Herald
Jan 31st, 2023
OLSSON

Olsson closes deal to acquire Nielsen-Baumert Engineering, Inc.