Senior Project Manager - Data Centers

Overview Colliers Project Leaders is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Owner's Rep team in Ashburn, VA; Portland, OR; Atlanta, GA; and Miami, FL. The Construction Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all activities related to the delivery of the assigned data center construction project. The role acts as a liaison internally and externally for construction services by interacting with Design Managers, personnel, clientele, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors. Colliers Project Leaders has a continually growing portfolio of large‑scale capital projects serving both private and public clients in multiple sectors throughout the US. We seek highly qualified individuals with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to join our team of talented project managers. Our ideal candidates have the desire to lead successful programs or projects and help our clients improve their built environment. Responsibilities Oversee large‑scale construction projects ranging from site development, ground‑up construction, data center buildouts, and customer fit‑outs. Apply knowledge of base building and tenant MEP systems and manage the design and implementation of these systems. Establish and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, key subcontractors, equipment vendors, and other consultants. Review all budgeting and scheduling deliverables for content and quality, drawing quality, and adherence to internal budget and schedule goals; act as a subject‑matter expert in construction matters and evaluate potential customer leases and ongoing construction projects. Participate in and lead budget and schedule meeting reviews with construction team personnel. Discuss discipline and project objectives, requirements, and budgets with clientele, design staff, and senior leadership. Create and maintain project budgets and schedules for multiple sites at various stages of design and construction; evaluate impacts of specific customer requirements. Provide oversight and assistance with ongoing construction projects; elevate as needed for any project issues that arise. Conduct or delegate job‑site observations to ensure projects adhere to budget and schedule targets. Participate in reviews with consultants and government agencies to coordinate the entitlements necessary for permitting and construction approvals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Six or more years of project management experience. Three or more years of data‑center construction experience. Experience in general contracting, construction management, equipment vendor, or architecture preferred. Extensive familiarity with and working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting, and cost controls. Technical knowledge of MEP systems and how data centers operate. Ability to read, write, and understand English for written job‑related communications and verbal instructions. What We Offer Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; and life insurance. A company‑matched 401(k)/Roth plan; paid time off that includes parental and military leave. Employee referral and professional license bonuses. Reimbursement for education; free in‑house resources for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization; and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr