Construction Project Manager - Data Centers

Cologix, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead multiple projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and strong safety compliance. You will manage external PMs, coordinate with internal teams, and oversee procurement and schedules to support data‑center developments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of construction experience, including mission-critical environments. Local Columbus focus with domestic travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Experience leading construction projects and teams in mission-critical environments is expected.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities across multiple projects to meet schedule and budget.
• Lead a team of external construction project managers.
• Coordinate internal resources for supply-chain management and owner-furnished equipment.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Leadership

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Cloud-based commissioning software

Financial management software

Job description

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix® hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix’s experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position

The Construction Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing construction teams whether supporting development work, supply chain management, project accounting, or for the direct execution of construction projects.

What you do daily

• Manage the day-to-day construction activities on multiple projects to ensure they come in within schedule and under budget
• Lead a team of external construction project managers
• Coordinate internal resources in support of supply‑chain management for owner‑furnished equipment and resources
• Advocate safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforce compliance with company and jobsite safety plans and all safety‑related regulations
• Lead establishing entitlements to support data‑center developments including building permits and other local AHJ processes and approvals
• Identify expedited permit opportunities & work with local jurisdictions to enable needed timelines; source local experts & develop key relationships
• Work with construction team project managers on needed permit dates & coordinate with construction teams as appropriate
• Work with design and construction teams to provide schedules needed to achieve project milestones
• Create & build relationships that enhance Cologix ability to be an industry leader
• Work with internal and external teams to enhance processes and protocols
• Ensure you are a capable, proven team player fostering and operating well within internal and external team environments
• Strong planning skills and ability to lead through influence and be a proactive partner
• Assist in the preparation of construction and development estimates for the project and prepare project budgets and unit cost reports
• Lead the project team in preparing project planning and conduct pre‑award and pre‑construction meetings
• Participate in value‑engineering services as appropriate, negotiate and prepare project scopes of work and contracts
• Review plans and specifications, determine their completeness and consistency and plan the successful execution of the construction contract
• Oversee the contractor’s material and equipment procurement, buy‑out, and submittals; ensure budgets are maintained and procurement aligns with construction schedule
• Monitor the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the contractors and monitor project quality, safety, and risk‑management plans
• Negotiate change orders and manage resulting cost and budget impact
• Review and approve monthly pay requests
• Control the payment of project design and construction costs based on document review and approval; coordinate with accounting for payments and lien releases and lead regular job cost reviews
• Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure coordination of vendors and contractor commissioning teams to achieve turnover to customers
• Coordinate all final close‑out procedures for the project as delivered by the contractor, including as‑built drawings, close‑out, letter of substantive completion
• Continually track project costs, allowances, contingencies within the financial software
• Be able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Provide data‑driven action plans for executive decision making to present information efficiently
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre‑planning, innovative planning, and partnership

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in construction or construction management
• 5+ years of experience with mission‑critical industry
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and people‑management skills
• Willingness to travel domestically for project and team needs with an extensive focus in the Columbus, Ohio market
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, cloud‑based commissioning software, and financial management software platforms
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Non‑accrued PTO
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Mental wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount marketplace
• Employee recognition platform
• Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience
• This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.