Data Center Construction Senior Project Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Owner’s representative, adding value to the construction of data centers that meet or exceed industry standards while representing the Owner professionally and ethically at all times.
• Monitor daily construction activities at the project site, including scheduling of work and delivery of equipment and materials.
• Review submittals, drawings, and reports during the project design phase to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact construction.
• Track and report on work progress, budget status, and schedule status regularly to the Owner and company leadership in both verbal and written report form.
• Manage and finalize contract documents such as RFIs and change orders, preparing them for management review and approval.
• Review, verify, and approve contractor progress billings and provide initial evaluation of all contractor payment applications to ensure accuracy relative to actual project construction status.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and processing of payment requests; represent Owner in contract and payment discussions with contractors.
• Review all commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work and reporting completed by contractors; coordinate internal and external engineering support as needed.
• Work with Owner’s operations staff, asset manager, and O&M provider to facilitate field visits and document review in anticipation of substantial completion and commercial operation date.
• Manage internal project team to produce client deliverables and prioritize Owner site representative activities and inspections to monitor contractor performance.
• Represent Owner and coordinate site tours as needed for investors, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Provide support for and/or lead construction contract negotiations and RFP production.
• Perform due diligence tasks on new project opportunities and conduct site assessments of potential projects.
• Cook up coordination with and direction of Owner’s consultants as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work to mitigate change orders and ensure construction is undertaken properly with Owner’s risk minimized at every stage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a construction or project management role.
• Experience with construction contract administration and knowledge of related construction practices.
• Prior experience in mission-critical or data center environments strongly preferred; experience in utility electricity generation a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High levels of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail with the ability to work effectively in a close team environment.
• Ability to motivate contractors through solid communication skills and contract knowledge to accomplish Owner and project goals.
• Capable of planning and organizing internal and external resources across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound decision-making ability under pressure.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities with a commitment to perform and the flexibility to adapt as project needs evolve.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to direct troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex or unusual construction problems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.