Senior Project Manager — Data Centers

Description

You will work full-time on site, overseeing preconstruction and construction delivery day to day on behalf of the client. You are the main point of accountability for project performance and act as a trusted extension of the client's team.

Candidates with prior experience on large-scale construction projects suit this role best.

The company works across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources, and has done so for more than 75 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architects, engineers and supply chain so projects stay compliant.
• Track critical milestones and flag possible schedule slips early.
• Check that governance, processes and systems are in use.
• Apply best practice on every project.
• Write formal project status reports and any other reports needed.
• Monitor several construction projects at once to confirm approved design standards are applied correctly.
• Oversee supplier interfaces through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Keep project information moving between the team through regular meetings and written updates.
• Forecast and update key milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams against commissioning criteria.
• Give technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
• Respond quickly to RFIs from the field.
• Advise on cost control, value engineering and constructability where needed.
• Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Help build strong client relationships that can lead to new work.
• Advise project teams on approaches that meet both client and business goals.
• Capture key information and lessons from each project.
• Find ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• SOX controls may be part of the role; follow them where they apply.

Requirements

• You have at least 8 years of project management experience, 5 of them in data center or mission-critical construction.
• You have worked as an Owner's Representative or Owner's PM.
• You understand data center infrastructure well, including MV/LV electrical distribution, cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, chilled water, CDUs), generators, UPS, BMS, fire suppression and building envelope.
• You have managed GC and trade contractor performance on large, fast-moving programmes.
• You have experience with GMP contracts, change order management and cost control.
• You are proficient in Procore, scheduling tools such as P6 or equivalent, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Conditions

You must work on site 5 days per week in Goodyear, AZ.

On-site requirements may change depending on the client's needs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all parts of the community.

Benefits

• A flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• A voice in how things change, with room for every person to influence outcomes.