Project Manager - Data Centers

About the role

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a dynamic and driven Project Manager to join our Owner's Rep team in Santa Clara, CA. You will plan, coordinate, and direct all activities related to the delivery of assigned datacenter construction projects, acting as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders including Design Managers, clients, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.

Colliers Project Leaders manages a continually growing portfolio of large-scale capital projects for both private and public clients across multiple sectors in the US. We are looking for highly qualified individuals with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to lead successful programs or projects and help our clients improve their built environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale construction projects including site development, ground-up construction, data center buildouts, and customer fit-outs.
• Demonstrate expertise in base building and tenant MEP systems, managing their design and implementation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, key subcontractors, equipment vendors, and consultants.
• Review budgeting and scheduling deliverables for content, quality, and adherence to internal goals.
• Act as a subject matter expert in construction matters, evaluating potential customer leases and ongoing projects.
• Lead and participate in budget and schedule review meetings with construction teams.
• Discuss project objectives, requirements, and budgets with clients, design staff, and senior leadership.
• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules for multiple sites in various stages of design/construction.
• Evaluate impacts of specific customer requirements.
• Provide oversight and assistance for ongoing construction projects, escalating issues as needed.
• Conduct or delegate job-site observations to ensure adherence to budget and schedule targets.
• Participate in reviews with consultants and government agencies to coordinate entitlements for permitting and construction approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of data center construction experience.
• Experience in General Contracting, Construction Management, Equipment Vendor, or Architecture is preferred.
• Extensive familiarity with construction scheduling, project budgeting, and cost controls.
• Working technical knowledge of MEP systems and data center operations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and instructions.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Reimbursement for education and access to in-house courses for professional and personal growth.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.