Data Center Construction Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Owner’s representative adding value to the construction of data centers that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Represent Owner in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Work to mitigate changing orders and ensure that construction is undertaken properly, and that Owner’s risk is minimized.
• Ensure that contractors are performing and providing deliverables per the construction agreement/contract.
• Maintain oversight of construction, project budget tracking, and keeping project on schedule.
• Monitor daily construction activities at the project site including scheduling of work and delivery of equipment & materials.
• Review submittals, drawings, and reports during the project design phase to avoid potential issues in construction.
• Monitor construction and report on work progress, budget status, and schedule status regularly to Owner and company leadership in verbal and report form.
• Manage and finalize contract processes and documents such as RFI’s and change orders, preparing them for management review and approval.
• Review, interpret, and provide feedback on contractor provided documents.
• Review, verify, and approve Contractor progress billings.
• Review all commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work/reporting done by contractor. Coordinate internal/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 project substantial completion and commercial operation date.
• Manage internal project team to produce client deliverables
• Prioritize Owner site representative’s activities/inspections to monitor contractor
• Represent Owner and coordinate site tours as needed for investors, utility representatives, etc.
• Provide initial evaluation of all Contractor payment applications to ensure accuracy relative to actual project construction status.
• Aid in cash flow forecasting and processing of payment requests.
• Represent Owner in contract/payment discussions with Contractor.
• Provide support for and/or lead construction contract negotiations.
• Perform due diligence tasks on new project opportunities and perform site assessments of potential projects
• Coordinate with and direct Owner’s consultants as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering field preferred.
• 10+ years relevant work experience in construction/project management role.
• Experience with construction contract administration.
• Knowledge of related construction practices.
• Experience in the utility electricity generation field desirable.
• Prior experience in the mission critical environment desirable.
• Strong general computing skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, MSWord, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel
• High levels of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a close team environment
• Ability to motivate Contractor with solid communication skills and contract knowledge to accomplish Owner and project goals
• Ability to direct the troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex or unusual construction problems
• Capable of planning and organizing internal and external resources
• Problem analysis
• Willingness to take on responsibilities with a commitment to perform
• Flexibility
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills