Project Manager (Data Centers)

About the role

Provides leadership and management to assigned construction projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. Manages work consistent with standards of quality and integrity, and participates as requested in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases. Serves as champion for execution of work during preconstruction (when assigned) and construction.

This position includes two levels:

• Step I: Handles less complex projects up to $20 million, typically with 3–5 years of experience.
• Step II: Handles medium‑scale projects ranging from $20 million to $50 million, typically with 5–10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the orderly, timely transition of projects from estimating to field, including project review meetings covering contract requirements, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Complete close‑out requirements and punch lists promptly; manage warranty callbacks to maintain owner/client relationships.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on methods required for successful and profitable execution.
• Review and monitor manpower, equipment, and material resources.
• Establish the project charter and comprehensive Project Management Plan (scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management).
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of change management processes.
• Maintain overall project success—including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction—and make personnel decisions impacting the project.
• Manage all billings, ensuring timely submission of payment applications and collection of owner payments to maintain positive cash flow; oversee prompt‑pay compliance with subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain the overall CPM schedule, coordinating with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer, and ensure detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as needed.
• Utilize Lean processes for scheduling activities and prevent, document, and address delays or changes.
• Participate in estimate preparation and review, focusing on cost control, equipment utilization, constructability, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
• Engage in business development activities such as client contacts, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
• Identify, quantify, mitigate, and resolve potential or actual claims in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly progress reports with accurate cost projections.
• Prepare and execute purchase order agreements and subcontracts, ensuring proper insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers.
• Understand and administer prime contract terms, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, insurance, and related documents.
• Oversee budgeting and cost‑control processes to keep projects within approved budgets.
• Review, negotiate, and execute change orders, supplements, and budget adjustments.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in preconstruction and managing construction projects, preferably datacenter/mission‑critical projects.
• Four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash‑flow procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• Frequent reaching above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
• Limited use of telephone, computer, email, or other electronic devices for communication.
• Compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasional climbing of stairs, ladders, etc.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Frequent interaction with people during a shift.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for the duration of a shift.

Safety Level

Safety‑Sensitive: The role includes tasks that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating vehicles, equipment, machinery, power tools, handling hazardous or flammable materials, and related activities.

About Us

Sundt is a 100 % employee‑owned contractor. As a member of the team you become a part‑owner, joining a culture where everyone is deeply invested in their work—from apprentices to managers. Sundt focuses on building long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners, offering competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, an employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs, and training that supports personal and professional growth. The company is driven by skill, grit, and purpose, striving to be the most skilled builder in America.

Benefits

• Market‑competitive salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401(k)
• Industry‑leading health coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner perks
• Educational assistance
• Sundt Foundation – charitable employee‑owner program