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Project Manager - Data Center

Yates Construction

Job Title: Project Manager - Data Center

Locations: Canton, MS

Job Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members and the client to promote the interest of both Yates and the client in all matters. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project and is charged with utilizing their experience and knowledge to make expeditious decisions, model efficiency and run projects efficiently.

Primary Duties:
  • Leading in administering the safety program for the project
  • Ensuring superintendents have the necessary trades, materials, and equipment available to efficiently construct the project
  • Overseeing subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. to support project schedule delivery and scope of work commitments
  • Performing and overseeing of project specific QA/QC practices to ensure project delivered to project specifications and Yates' standards of quality
  • Completing and communicating daily reports of activities that were scheduled and competed, along with other communications regarding the project's progress to all stakeholders
  • Completing walk-throughs of the site to ensure safety, cleanliness, and standards are maintained
  • Identifying and resolving field and design issues
  • Leading meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns
  • Representing the site team in owners' meetings
  • Developing and maintaining the site logistics plan for the project in conjunction with the General Superintendent
  • Developing scopes of work for each subcontractor
  • Performing constructability reviews
  • Arranging and leading preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work
  • Tracking field progress against the "plan," assisting in the development of the recovery plans if necessary
  • Participating in ensuring quality control is in accordance with the established project quality assurance program
  • Scheduling and leading the project close-out process
  • Coordinating punch list items and procedures
  • Managing of the project permit process
  • Participating in the development of strategic plans including VDC
  • Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
  • Follow Yates Code of Conduct
  • Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and/or assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
  • Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Other related duties as needed and assigned by Management in support of the successful completion of the project.
Qualifications:
  • An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred
  • Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of five (5) years construction management experience
  • Experience in managing trades valued at $50MM
  • Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation
  • PMP certified preferred
Requirements:
  • Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project
  • Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation
  • A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals
  • Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Client
  • Experience in managing a project using established methods of cost reporting, i.e. cash flow, safety, cost, schedule, VDC
  • A proven track record of organizing project team to accomplish project goals
  • Understand contract types and terms, i.e. General Conditions, Burn Rates, Fee Analysis,
  • Understand various insurance programs, i.e. SDI, BR policies, OCIP, CCIP

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 Ibs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.?

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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