Construction Manager

Main Responsibilities

• Able to manage multiple data center projects of various sizes at different phases of construction, simultaneously, as assigned.
• Effectively leads weekly owner, A/E and contractor project meetings. Proactively streamlines breakout meetings to mitigate overlap and optimize stakeholder attendance.
• Manages the project closeout process and ensures all documentation is received and stored appropriately in Procore.
• Maintains project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives, ensuring adherence with program and contract requirements.
• Develops targeted micro-schedules using MS Project, Primavera or similar software to model "what-if" scenarios, analyze the impact of material delays, design changes, or contractor performance to provide leadership with clear, data-driven options for decision-making.
• Collaborates with internal teams with the work of general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to achieve project objectives.
• Maintains oversight of construction progress and proactively identifies risks, reports, and resolves issues.
• Leads site-based project meetings, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Has a high-level understanding of mission-critical systems including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC systems, automation & controls, fire protection, network and security.
• Oversees QA/QC program to ensure compliance with contract documents and internal standards.
• Serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, consultants, designers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction, neighbors, and prospective clients.
• Provides regular progress updates and risk assessments to leadership and the project teams.
• Manages multiple projects and tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, screens and prioritizes communications and opportunities from external and internal sources.
• Exhibits professionalism, fosters a culture of respect, safety, and accountability at all times.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related construction field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in large-scale construction management, including at least 5 years managing mission-critical or data center projects.
• 7+ years of experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex projects valued at $50M or more, managing multiple contractors and timelines.
• 5+ years of experience with MEP systems, power distribution, UPS and generator systems, and building automation.
• 5+ years of experience with Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam and construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.