Project Manager- Data Center Construction

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Manager will act as the Owner’s Representative for mission-critical data center construction projects. The Project Manager will manage Owner’s design/engineering, procurement, and construction contractors. The Project Manager's primary responsibilities include oversight of construction, project budget tracking, keeping projects on schedule, avoidance of change orders, ensuring construction quality, contracts administration, and facilitating Owner’s meetings.

• Work to mitigate change orders and to ensure that construction is undertaken properly and that Owner’s risk is minimized.
• Ensure that contractors are performing and providing deliverables per the construction agreement/contract.
• Monitor daily construction activities at the project site including scheduling of work and delivery of equipment & materials.
• Review submittals, drawings, and reports during the project design phase to avoid potential issues in construction.
• Monitor construction and report on work progress, budget status, and schedule status on a regular basis to Owner and company leadership in verbal and report form.
• Manage and finalize contract processes and documents such as RFI’s and change orders, preparing them for management review and approval.
• Review, interpret, and provide feedback on contractor provided documents. Review, verify, and approve Contractor progress billings.
• Review all commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work/reporting done by contractor.
• Coordinate internal/external engineering support as needed.
• Work with Owner’s operations staff, asset manager, and O&M provider to facilitate field visits and document review in anticipation of project substantial completion and commercial operation date.
• Represent Owner and coordinate site tours as needed for investors, utility representatives, etc.
• Provide initial evaluation of all Contractor payment applications to ensure accuracy relative to actual project construction status.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and processing of payment requests.
• Provide support for and/or lead construction contract negotiations.
• Provide technical, clerical, and other support for production of RFP’sPerform due diligence tasks on new project opportunities and perform site assessments of potential projects Coordinate with and direct Owner’s consultants as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or engineering field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in construction/project management role.
• Prior experience in the mission-critical environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with construction contract administration.
• Knowledge of related construction practices.
• Experience in the utility electricity generation field desirable.
• Strong general computing skills and proficiency in Excel, MSWord, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel.