Senior Project Manager - Data Centers

Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Owner's Rep team in Ashburn, VA; Portland, OR; Atlanta, GA; and Miami, FL. The role involves planning, coordinating, and directing all activities related to the delivery of assigned datacenter construction projects. You will act as a liaison for construction services, interacting with Design Managers, personnel, clientele, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.

About the role

Colliers Project Leaders has a continually growing portfolio of large-scale capital projects serving both private and public clients across multiple sectors in the U.S. We seek highly qualified individuals with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to join our team of talented project managers. Ideal candidates are driven to lead successful programs or projects and help 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 knowledge of 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, drawing accuracy, 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 discipline and project objectives, requirements, and budgets with clientele, design staff, and senior leadership.
• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules for multiple sites in various stages of design or 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.
• 6+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of data center construction experience.
• General Contracting, Construction Management, Equipment Vendor, or Architecture experience 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.
• Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.