Data Center Construction Project Lead

Cedar Investment Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 3% Match

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cedar Investment Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager with data center and commercial construction expertise to lead delivery of large-scale projects at our Chester, VA campus. You will provide hands-on leadership across planning, design, execution, and turnover, manage vendors and stakeholders, maintain document control and change management, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget discipline.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PM, 3+ years in data center or commercial construction,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management, incl. 3+ years in commercial construction or data centers.
• Strong document control, change management, and PM tool proficiency.
• Willingness to travel to active sites across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Management: oversee all phases from planning to turnover.
• Vendor & Contractor Oversight: manage relationships with general contractors and vendors.
• Document Control & Change Management: track RFIs, submittals, changes and approvals.
• Budget & Schedule Management: develop and manage budgets and cost reports.
• Risk Management & Compliance: mitigate risks; ensure safety and codes compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: align with engineering, operations, finance and leadership.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: main point of contact for status and issues.
• Quality Assurance: ensure timely delivery and adherence to standards.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

Cedar Investment Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager with data center and commercial construction expertise to lead delivery of large-scale projects at our Chester, VA campus. You will provide hands-on leadership across planning, design, execution, and turnover, manage vendors and stakeholders, maintain document control and change management, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget discipline.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PM, 3+ years in data center or commercial construction,