Data Center Construction Project Manager - Various U.S. Locations

Russell Co.; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Co. is seeking a Data Center Construction Project Manager in Leawood, KS to drive strategic growth by directing data center projects and leading cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes client satisfaction, safety, and rigorous project controls.

You will coordinate planning, scheduling, procurement, and risk management to deliver on-time, within budget. Requires a four-year engineering degree and at least five years of increasingly responsible project management experience in

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent training.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in project management for mission critical/electrical construction projects.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills.
• Data Center experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct one or more data center construction projects and manage the project team.
• Oversee planning, execution and financial performance to meet client expectations.
• Lead procurement, scheduling, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure safety and professionalism within budgets and timeframes.
• Communicate challenges, risks, and successes proactively.

Skills

Project management

Data center construction

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Brief Description

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri and Leawood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations. At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by providing overall project direction and ensuring client satisfaction.

Essential Duties

• As a Data Center Construction Project Manager you are responsible for one or more data center construction projects and the successful management of the project team.
• Manage planning, execution and financial performance of your projects and ensuring they align with client expectations and Russell's core values of Safety, Appreciating People, Client Centric, Integrity, Community and Innovation.
• Develop and lead project management technical and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements and resource planning.
• Ensure all project and contractual agreements are met and performed safely and professionally within established budgets and timeframes.
• Adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability and job requirements.
• Manage and lead projects successfully through preconstruction, execution and closeout.
• Identify project risks, potential issues and collaborate to bring successful resolution.
• Build productive and successful relationships with project team members, trade partners and clients.
• Proactively communicate challenges, risks and successes.
• Manage project review with emphasis on financial forecasting.

Requirements

Education and experience include: Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience. Five years of increasing responsibility in project management and mission critical / electrical construction projects. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety are required. Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills are essential. Data Center experience required. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.