Construction Project Manager

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ is seeking a Project Manager to lead ground-up development and construction of data center products. You will serve as the primary liaison between CHQ and design/construction teams, driving rapid project delivery and cost effectiveness across multiple sites.

The role requires coordinating master plans, budgets, and schedules, while building strong partnerships with architects, engineers and contractors. Travel to data center sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of real estate development and/or construction management experience.
• Background in complex commercial development.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise.
• Ability to use independent judgement and sound decision-making in project timetables.
• Strong quantitative skills (Excel, budgeting, cost controls).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with master planning, entitlement, and permitting processes.
• Draft and distribute RFPs for design disciplines and make award recommendations.
• Prepare and present development business plans.
• Coordinate and develop project budgets.
• Assist with contract negotiations.
• Lead design process and development of construction documents.
• Establish schedules with design/construction teams.
• Build partnerships with architects, engineers, contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate design constructability and strategy with operations groups.
• Communicate with adjacent property owners and neighborhood groups as needed.
• Assist with utilities planning and coordination.
• Manage budgeting processes throughout the project life.
• Produce management reports for development projects.
• Oversee project participants as needed.
• Attend project OAC meetings and liaise action items between CHQ and design/construction teams.
• Champion CHQ initiatives on all projects.
• Develop creative solutions and innovations to streamline processes.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Independent judgement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located on two Northern Virginia campuses, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and São Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Project Manager will be a critical member of the development team, responsible for ground-up development and construction of CloudHQ’s (CHQ) Data Center products. The project manager will focus on all stages of a project, with an emphasis on speed to market of all future inventory, quick project delivery, and cost effectiveness. The project manager will be responsible for professionally representing CHQ’s development department across multiple functions within the organization as well as outside of the company. This role will be the primary point of contact and communication for construction activities, acting as a leader to the general contractor/design team, and the primary liaison between CHQ and the construction/design teams.

Requirements

What You Will Get to Do

• Assist with master planning, entitlement, and permitting processes
• Draft and distribute RFPs for design disciplines and make award recommendations
• Prepare and present development business plans
• Coordinate and develop project budgets
• Assist with contract negotiations
• Lead design process and development of construction documents including specifications
• Work with design/construction teams to establish schedules
• Build and leverage partnerships with architects, engineers, contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, local municipalities, etc.
• Coordinate design constructability, maintainability, and strategy with operations group
• Communication with adjacent property owners and neighborhood groups as needed
• Assist with utilities planning and coordination
• Manage budgeting process throughout the life of the project
• Produce management reports relative to development projects
• Supervision of project participants as needed
• Attend project OAC meetings (among others) and liaise action items between CHQ and design/construction teams
• Champion CHQ initiatives on all projects
• Develop creative solutions and innovations to help streamline processes

What You Bring to The Role

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in real estate development and/or construction management
• Background in complex commercial development
• Strong command of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise
• Ability to use independent judgement and sound decision-making skills in situations that impact project timetables, direction, and outcome
• Strong quantitative skills (Excel, budgeting, project cost controls)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently supervise a development, construction, or design project
• Responsible attitude with strong work ethic; leading by example in attendance, attitude and technical work product
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and speaking skills; enjoys working with customers and external audiences
• Strong teaming skills; works well across complex organizations and drives execution through collaboration and networking
• Entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment; is excited by the chance to play a large, strategic role
• Ability and willingness to respond to emails and calls after hours in the event of an emergency or when required
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required
• Ability to travel to data center sites, client meetings, trainings or conferences as requested and required

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

• In-depth knowledge of Datacenter Infrastructure and design preferred

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.