Data Center Construction Project Manager

The Weitz Company; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects in Leesburg, VA. You will drive execution in mission-critical settings, manage risk, coordinate with engineers and clients, and guide teams across scheduling, procurement, and closeout.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM on data centers or industrial facilities, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and other tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of construction project management experience.
• Experience in mission-critical data center facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare, or other operational environments preferred.
• Proven history of leading others and mentoring teammates.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, generators, UPS, cooling, and structured cabling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution to align with contract terms, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead risk management and mitigation across assigned projects.
• Coordinate construction activities in active, mission-critical environments to ensure safety and uninterrupted operations.
• Partner with client operations teams, engineers, and stakeholders to maintain system reliability and support outage planning.
• Support development and execution of project schedules, phasing plans, and operational strategies for work in live facilities.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring safety and contract compliance.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, inspections, audits, and change orders.
• Track material and equipment delivery, assess impacts to cost/schedule, and manage change requests.
• Lead preconstruction activities including scheduling, constructability reviews, buyout, and scope development.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts and purchase orders; review/pay applications within authority.
• Prepare and manage project financials including billing, forecasting, and risk assessments.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and constraints.
• Lead project meetings and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Promote use of project tools, VDC, and Lean construction practices.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve cost, schedule, and outcomes.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, warranties, and final documentation.
• Mentor team members and support performance management and growth.
• Resolve conflicts and support dispute resolution with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Negotiation

Communication

Cost analysis

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects in Leesburg, VA. You will drive execution in mission-critical settings, manage risk, coordinate with engineers and clients, and guide teams across scheduling, procurement, and closeout.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM on data centers or industrial facilities, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and other tools is preferred.