CSA Project Manager - Data Center Construction

CSA Project Manager - Data Center Construction - Chesterton, INThis opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield and greenfield data center projects - including site development, building shell, structural scope, architectural build-outs, and campus expansions for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace.This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.We are looking for a Civil / Structural / Architecture / CSA - Data Center Construction Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. The Construction PM will be responsible for all aspects of managing a data center construction project with a heavy emphasis on Civil / Site Development, Structural, and Architectural scope (site layout, grading, utilities, building shell, foundations, envelope, permitting, and constructability).This will include providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company projects. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects on budget on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back office work (change orders, budgets, paperwork driven, etc.)Responsibilities:Maintain liaison with various contractors and vendors - Civil, Structural and Architecture - in order to manage the day to day activities that impact the delivery of company's layout and footprint of critical facilities and utility interconnection, including civil/site contractors, structural steel, concrete, envelope trades, architectural trades, and specialty vendorsEnsure that all day to day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project, with emphasis on site readiness milestones, early works, permitting packages, and long-lead CSA procurementFollow site layout concepts using Civil 3D, incorporating grading, utilities, and circulation patterns while maintaining flexibility for design evolutionManage multiple aspects of the project simultaneously. Assist the Senior Project Manager in negotiating contracts with vendors as necessary. Responsible for creating and managing project schedules, including site/civil phasing, foundation / slab sequencing, steel erection, enclosure, and architectural fit-outPut together Project plans – size up, costs, budget, scheduling, timeline, manage change orders, etc., including site development budgets, utility interconnect timelines, and constructability planningAssists with reporting and RFPs to Contractors, including civil/site RFPs, structural packages, shell/envelope bid docs, and architectural scopesDeliver Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value-engineering, including civil scope optimization (grading, stormwater, paving), structural efficiencies, and enclosure/material alternatesDrive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects, including site design standards, building prototypes, and documentation / turnover requirementsManage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income / expenses) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the clientRepresent the company in project meetings, including permitting meetings, utility coordination meetings, and design coordination callsEffectively communicate construction standards to internal and external project partnersMaintain strategic relationships with in-region stakeholdersMaintain all logs required to track the progress of the projectCoordinate with internal and external architectural, structural, and MEP design engineers to ensure scope alignment, constructability, and schedule adherenceManaging diligence efforts, optimizing utility and network interconnections, working with design and construction teamsSupport site assessments / due diligence efforts where applicable (brownfield conversions), including evaluating site constraints, existing conditions, and feasibility for data center developmentForesee and manage project-specific cost and schedules variables, including stormwater requirements, utility capacity constraints, and permitting lead timesManage multiple fast paced projects simultaneouslyLead initiatives aimed at improving cost, quality, schedule, and consistencyQualifications:Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as an Owner or as a General Contractor, with preference for CSA-driven delivery (Civil, Structural, Architectural)Experience with converting an existing building into a data center a huge plus / brownfield data center construction a big plus, including site constraints, existing utility conditions, and retrofit / reinforcement scopeExperience managing budgets in excess of 200mm and aboveMinimum of 5-10 years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry within the CSA space with working knowledge of land use and land development conventional practicesBA / BS / Associates Degree a plus (ideally in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or Architecture)Experience with hyperscale / colo / enterprise data center / mission critical facilities construction projectsSite selection and / or existing asset acquisition experience a plus; someone that can assist with determining the viability / assessments of converting existing building / property to a Data CenterProficiency in understanding and applying building codes, permitting, variances, local regulations, and standardsMust be familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects, including site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater, pavement, structural systems, and architectural coordinationPrevious experience working with engineering consulting / construction firmsClient Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skillsAbility to effectively communicate complex project details and market information and analysis at all organizational levels to include senior leadership, utility partners, and local stakeholdersSelf Starter, self motivated, Strong problem-solving skills and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently and within a teamProficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Revit, BIM and MS Office / review high level drawings and one-linesPrevious experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.Active participant in local data center organizations (7x24, AFCOM, DCD, Uptime Institute, DICE Bisnow, etc. Pkaza LLC