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Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction

American Real Estate Partners (AREP) · Ashburn, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$160k–$190k/yrFull-time

Company Overview

Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US‑based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. AREP specializes in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, having acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently managing over 25 million square feet. PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, develops and owns next‑generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers nationwide.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction works as part of a cross‑functional team supporting mission‑critical data center development and construction projects. Reporting to the Vice President, Data Center Development & Construction, the role is based on‑site in Ashburn, VA and is responsible for managing assigned projects from pre‑construction through execution, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end delivery of turnkey data center construction projects within existing facilities from pre‑construction through commissioning and client hand‑over.
  • Own day‑to‑day project execution activities, coordinating general contractors, MEP trade partners, architects, engineers, and key vendors.
  • Manage and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including development agreements, permits, drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, and close‑out materials.
  • Develop, manage, and track project schedules; identify and escalate potential risks, delays, or deviations to senior leadership.
  • Plan and facilitate project meetings, document minutes, and track action items to resolution.
  • Manage project budgets in coordination with accounting, acquisitions, asset management, and leadership; review job cost reports, evaluate cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and identify variances.
  • Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are fully assessed and documented prior to approval.
  • Administer construction contracts, issue contracts, review pay applications and lien releases, and ensure compliance with contractual, safety, and quality requirements.
  • Implement and enforce project controls, change‑management processes, and communication plans to prevent scope creep and manage risk.
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of construction or development project management experience on mission‑critical or technically complex commercial construction projects, including data centers or high‑density MEP environments.
  • Strong proficiency in construction contracts, cost controls, scheduling, and change management.
  • Ownership mindset with accountability for delivering projects to approved cost, schedule, and quality targets.
  • Experience executing project‑level sustainability plans and understanding data‑center sustainability metrics (e.g., PUE, WUE).
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders, evaluate risk, resolve issues, and drive decisions aligned with business objectives.
  • Proactive problem‑solver who anticipates barriers, develops mitigation strategies, and adapts in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
  • Clear, professional communicator, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency with project management and financial systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, Primavera P6, and cloud‑based construction platforms (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
  • Preferred: PMP or CCM certification; experience with hyperscale turn‑key data center projects; background in real estate development and/or finance.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and eligible family members.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Life and supplemental life insurance.
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee Discount Program.
  • Financial Wellness Service.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus.

Pay

Anticipated base salary range: $160,000 — $190,000 USD, determined based on qualifications, experience, geography, and scope of the role.

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