Project Manager

Croft Consulting Services (CCS) delivers highly trained professionals who set the standard for excellence in data centers throughout the United States. With decades of industry expertise, CCS prides itself on the quality of its work and fostering a strong sense of company morale. Our recruitment focuses on identifying highly competent individuals who align with the specific needs of our clients. Responsibilities: Leadership & Stakeholder Management Single Point of Contact: Serve as the primary campus-wide point of contact for all Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) and Long Lead Equipment (LLE) across a multi-building data center development. Vendor & Supply Chain Alignment: Manage key supplier relationships in close partnership with Regional Supply Chain Management (RSCM) to drive transparent communication and ensure timely Purchase Order (PO) issuance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Owner’s Representatives (ORs), Project Managers (PMs), General Contractors (GCs), and Engineering to align delivery sequences, proactively identify scope gaps, and optimize build schedules. Contractual & Scope Management: Support and execute contractual scope adjustments for OFE installation and startup (e.g., shifting responsibilities directly to electrical or mechanical trade contractors). Schedule, Tracking & Technical Specifications Single Source of Truth: Develop, own, and maintain centralized tracking matrices and site-level LLE trackers to provide absolute visibility into lead times, delivery dates, and milestone statuses. Pre-Purchase Specifications: Assist in reviewing and refining pre-purchase equipment specifications to align supply chain constraints with engineering requirements. Schedule Logic & Dependencies: Collaborate with PMs and scheduling teams to vet construction logic, validate critical equipment dependencies, and ensure build sequences are realistic. Risk & Opportunity Identification: Work with GCs and field teams to identify supply chain risks, mitigate potential site delays, and capitalize on schedule opportunities. Quality Assurance, Testing & Technical Oversight Factory Witness Testing & QA/QC: Coordinate and manage Factory Witness Testing (FWT) with Engineering, Commissioning teams, PMs, and GCs per owner specifications. Factory Inspections & Audits: Perform periodic factory progress visits and conduct owner-side Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) audits to verify manufacturing standards, monitor build progress, and minimize field issues. Issue Resolution: Actively manage and resolve complex OFE challenges, including submittals, logistics constraints, quality non-conformances, and supply chain disruptions. Financial & Milestone Tracking: Partner with Finance and Scheduling to keep critical milestone dates accurate, manage equipment cash flow, and track capital commitments. Process Improvement: Provide active support and leadership in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supply chain process improvements across the program. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Strong business acumen in project planning and management Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills Diversity, equity, and inclusion Croft Consulting Services (CCS) is a certified DEI company and committed to being an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. CCS considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr