Data Center Construction Manager - Owners Rep

PKAZA - Seattle, WA, United States

VP Construction - Data Center Project Delivery

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission‑critical data center solutions as a Managed Services Provider. The firm offers a full life‑cycle of custom‑fit solutions for mission‑critical facilities. The VP of Construction Projects will support delivery of upgrades, retrofits, and complex projects in a live environment, acting as an Owner’s Rep across the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Leadership position in the development and execution of strategy for the construction PM team
• Contribute to expanding existing business with other business units and sourcing new projects
• Manage relationships with strategic alliance clients and serve as a key resource to multiple client teams
• Maintain liaison with Project Managers overseeing project deliverables, contractors and vendors in order to manage day‑to‑day activities impacting critical facilities construction projects
• Performance manage all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Provide guidance with on‑site supervision when needed to ensure project performance criteria are met
• Act as a project executive, overseeing multiple project implementations on the West Coast
• Negotiate contracts with customers and vendors as necessary
• Manage financial aspects of the entire project: establish and manage budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash‑flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports, and produce other reports protecting the company’s interest while maintaining good client relationships
• Provide construction cost/benefit analysis; responsibilities include pre‑construction duties such as design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, consultant and vendor selection, schedule creation, contractor selection, etc.
• Deliver Built‑to‑Suit projects, upgrades and retrofits with a heavy emphasis on value‑engineering
• Drive company standards uniformly across all project participants on all projects
• Identify, manage and mitigate potential liabilities and risks (fee, company reputation, errors and omissions, etc.)
• Maintain client relationships and manage conflict resolution
• Represent the company in project meetings
• Manage and hire a team of project managers; responsible for attracting, retaining, developing and managing the team
• Train and develop project team members in skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for successful project implementation
• Ensure Project Managers follow company and industry best practices, with full accuracy and transparency to all stakeholders regarding project issues that affect the firm’s reputation

Qualifications

• BA or BS a plus; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 7‑10+ years of experience managing data center or mission‑critical construction projects with progressive leadership responsibility
• Experience managing multiple Data Center Construction Projects as Owner or General Contractor
• Demonstrated ability to manage retrofit projects, interior fit‑outs, upgrades, or multi‑site capital programs in a live data center environment
• Deep understanding of the design and construction process for mission‑critical building systems
• Executive‑level client‑facing experience with strong relationship management and advisory capabilities
• Proven leadership experience supervising, mentoring, and developing project managers and teams
• Strong financial expertise with proven success managing complex project budgets, executive reporting, scheduling and SOPs related to corporate real estate
• Computer proficiency including MS Project, Excel, and enterprise project controls tools such as Primavera P6; AutoCAD a plus
• Highly organized with strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills across written, verbal, and executive‑level presentations
• Ability to support both internal and external stakeholders (architects, contractors, client representatives, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and make high‑impact decisions affecting large capital programs
• Advanced contract negotiation and vendor management experience
• Willingness to travel as required to support project and client needs
• Active participation in professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7x24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow/DICE, etc.
• Previous 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.

Benefits

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V