Core Shell Project Manager-Data Center

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Core Shell Project Manager-onsite at a data center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Per Diem and Paid Trips Home Every 10 days (10 day on 4 day off schedule)

Job Description

This role leads large-scale mission critical and data center projects with a primary focus on Core, Shell, and Tenant Improvement scopes. The Project Manager collaborates closely with field leadership, MEP teams, design partners, and trade contractors to deliver structural, building envelope, architectural, and white-space buildouts on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Core, Shell, and Tenant Improvement scopes on large-scale mission critical and data center projects.
• Oversee structural, building envelope, architectural, and white-space buildouts from planning through completion.
• Coordinate and align field leadership, MEP teams, design partners, and trade contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules to keep all phases of work on track and aligned with key milestones.
• Monitor project budgets, track costs, and support financial controls to ensure projects remain within approved budget parameters.
• Manage procurement activities, including materials, equipment, and services, to support timely and efficient project delivery.
• Prepare, issue, and track Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve design or scope clarifications in a timely manner.
• Administer and process change orders, ensuring accurate documentation, cost impacts, and schedule implications.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to ensure work meets project specifications and standards.
• Coordinate MEP systems with core and shell elements to ensure constructability, performance, and integration with tenant improvements.
• Collaborate with design partners to address design challenges and maintain alignment between design intent and field execution.
• Support and guide trade contractors in the field, providing clear direction on priorities, sequencing, and coordination requirements.
• Utilize construction management software tools to manage documentation, track progress, and communicate project information effectively.
• Identify risks and issues early, propose solutions, and drive resolutions to maintain project momentum and minimize disruptions.

Essential Skills

• 58 years of commercial construction experience, including at least 2 years in mission critical, advanced technology, industrial, or large-scale Core/Shell projects.
• Proven experience overseeing Core, Shell, structural, building envelope, architectural, and Tenant Improvement scopes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate subcontractors, MEP teams, schedules, budgets, procurement, RFIs, change orders, and QA/QC processes.
• Strong understanding of mission critical and data center construction requirements and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field leadership, design partners, and trade contractors to achieve project goals.
• Proficiency in using construction management or project scheduling software tools.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Procore for project management and documentation.
• Experience with Bluebeam for drawing review and markup.
• Experience with BIM 360 or Autodesk Build for model coordination and field management.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 for schedule development and management.
• Experience in fit-out and Tenant Improvement projects within commercial or mission critical environments.
• Experience coordinating MEP systems within Core/Shell and data center environments.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite at a data center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Project Manager works closely with field teams, design partners, and trade contractors in an active construction environment focused on mission critical and data center facilities. Daily work involves regular interaction on the jobsite, coordination meetings, and use of construction management technologies such as Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360/Autodesk Build, and scheduling tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. The environment emphasizes safety, collaboration, and precision in delivering complex Core/Shell and Tenant Improvement projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $76.00 - $96.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

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