Data Center Construction Project Manager

Worldwide Mission Critical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in mission-critical data center construction is seeking a Data Center Construction Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in managing construction projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and effective communication between stakeholders. This full-time position offers competitive pay and an opportunity to lead industry-standard projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant work experience in construction/project management or 5+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of construction practices, especially in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to manage construction contracts and coordinate with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Act as Owner’s representative and oversee construction projects.
• Ensure construction quality and contract compliance.
• Monitor project budget and schedule, reporting regularly on progress.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

MS Project

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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Description

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.

Description

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.

Summary

Project Manager (PM) will act as the Owner’s Representative for mission critical data center construction projects. PM will manage Owner’s design/engineering, procurement, and construction contractors. PM’s primary responsibilities include oversight of construction, project budget tracking, and keeping project on schedule, avoidance of change orders, ensuring construction quality, contracts administration and facilitating Owner’s meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as Owner’s representative adding value to the construction of data centers that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Represent Owner in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Work to mitigate change orders and to ensure that construction is undertaken properly, and that Owner’s risk is minimized.
• Ensure that contractors are performing and providing deliverables per the construction agreement/contract.
• Monitor daily construction activities at the project site including scheduling of work and delivery of equipment & materials.
• Review submittals, drawings, and reports during the project design phase to avoid potential issues in construction.
• Monitor construction and report on work progress, budget status, and schedule status regularly to Owner and company leadership in verbal and report form.
• Manage and finalize contract processes and documents such as RFI’s and change orders, preparing them for management review and approval.
• Review, interpret, and provide feedback on contractor provided documents.
• Review, verify, and approve Contractor progress billings.
• Review all commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work/reporting done by contractor. Coordinate internal/external engineering support as needed.
• Work with Owner’s operations staff, asset manager, and O&M provider to facilitate field visits and document review in anticipation of project substantial completion and commercial operation date.
• Represent Owner and coordinate site tours as needed for investors, utility representatives, etc.
• Provide initial evaluation of all Contractor payment applications to ensure accuracy relative to actual project construction status.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and processing of payment requests.
• Represent Owner in contract/payment discussions with Contractor.
• Provide support for and/or lead construction contract negotiations.
• Provide technical, clerical, and other support for production of RFP’s
• Perform due diligence tasks on new project opportunities and perform site assessments of potential projects
• Coordinate with and direct Owner’s consultants as needed.
• Opportunity for travel, but not required.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years relevant work experience in construction/project management role OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years relevant work experience in construction/project management role.
• Experience with construction contract administration.
• Knowledge of related construction practices.
• Experience in the mission critical environment desirable.
• Strong general computing skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, MSWord, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Ability to motivate Contractor with solid communication skills and contract knowledge to accomplish Owner and project goals
• Ability to direct the troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex or unusual construction problems
• Capable of planning and organizing internal and external resources
• Willingness to take on responsibilities with a commitment to perform
• Flexibility to adhere to unique Owner requests
• Meeting facilitation and action item tracking

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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