Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Description

The company is hiring a Project Manager with 7-10+ years of experience delivering complex construction projects in data center, semiconductor, laboratory, or other mission-critical settings. You will act as the Owner's Representative, overseeing every phase from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, and serve as the main point of contact between owners, contractors, consultants, and vendors. The role calls for strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving, with a record of managing several stakeholders and driving large projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Review the construction manager's (CM) monthly forecast.
• Run weekly CPM schedule review meetings.
• Attend numerous detailed planning meetings with the CM and subcontractors.
• Manage the schedule for owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Schedule vendor start-up activities.
• Coordinate the commissioning schedule.
• Manage schedules for owner-direct vendors, including IT, roofing consultant, geotechnical, and third-party inspectors.
• Manage the schedule for customer fit-out work.
• Review and support the GMP buyout, and analyze it in detail, taking ownership of your recommendations.
• Prepare value engineering (VE) recommendations with supporting analysis.
• Review and approve change orders, covering both cost and process flow.
• Identify ways to avoid or reduce costs.
• Review monthly pay applications.
• Provide general oversight of QA/QC and safety.
• Inspect and review QA/QC and safety daily with the CM.
• Coordinate facility activities, including MOPs and notifications.
• Assess progress each week and report it accurately.
• Prepare and process cost documents such as pay applications and change orders.
• Run the weekly owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings and produce the minutes.
• Produce weekly project reports.
• Lead the closeout process, covering financial items, O&M manuals, punchlist, operations, and related items.
• Manage design coordination once the initial design is complete.
• Integrate customer fit-out design packages that fall outside the base build.
• Validate design costs and process changes.
• Lead the permit process and communicate its status.
• Manage AHJ inspections and the certificate of occupancy process.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
• Have 7-10 years of experience in either design or construction of projects.
• Have hands-on experience in laboratory, semiconductor, data center, or critical facility construction.
• Hold a PMP, CCM, or PE license, which is a plus.
• Be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Have a history of building strong client relationships and managing people.
• Bring solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Spot project issues early and respond to them proactively.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors.

Conditions

Salary range is $140,000 - $220,000 USD.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match when you contribute at least 5%.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• 8 paid national holidays.
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications.