Construction Project Manager
We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team. The Construction Project
Manager will be responsible for supporting the management of data center construction
projects with a strong focus on mission-critical MEP systems.
What You Will Do
• Support planning and permitting of major projects.
• Collaborate with Procurement to develop and issue RFPs for General Contractors.
• Prepare capital expenditure presentations for Director review. Negotiate contracts
with Commissioning Agents (CxA), third-party testing vendors, General Contractors,
and Subcontractors.
• Manage and maintain project budgets, providing weekly updates for Director review.
• Lead the construction and development of major projects from inception to
completion.
• Assist Project Development teams with utility coordination efforts.
• Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, as well as Low Voltage
(LV) and Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) meetings.
• Implement new recycling and sustainability programs for use during construction.
• Oversee the documentation lifecycle for design-build projects. Manage technical,
contractual, and procurement requirements throughout project execution.
• Conduct and lead weekly project status meetings, preparing detailed status reports.
• Oversee engineers, subcontractors and vendors during pre-construction,
commissioning (Cx), and project closeout phases.
Required
What We Are Looking For:
• 3-5 years of experience working in mission-critical construction (data center
experience strongly preferred), general construction, or large-scale MEP systems
construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or
related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience leading construction project teams, including third-party owner's
project managers, subcontractors, and the General Contractor, ensuring alignment
on project scope, schedule, and execution.
• Strong ability to manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost
control.
• Experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.
• Ability to monitor and enforce project schedules, safety, and quality control.
• Hands-on approach, willing to engage in daily project challenges and problem
solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with
multiple stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, including internal
teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and Procore.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to project sites and key locations.
Preferred
• Experience with at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as
General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development,
Engineering & Design, or similar roles.
• Experience working in multi-megawatt data center construction and large-scale
infrastructure projects, including phased fit-out projects.
• Experience with commissioning efforts, ensuring a smooth transition from
construction to operational readiness.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
• Experience managing multiple high-volume projects simultaneously, typically
overseeing three to four projects with interdependent milestones.
• Experience managing programs with concurrent projects across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to senior
management, vendors, and public officials.
• Project Management accreditation (PMP or similar)
