Data Center Project Leader – Complex Construction Delivery

AECOM; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in South Dakota is seeking a Project Manager V for data center construction projects. You will be based in SD and lead complex projects from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.

The role emphasizes scheduling, budget control, and field coordination with a strong focus on leadership. Travel up to 90% across the US is expected; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management or related field.
• Fifteen years in Construction.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages all activities associated with assigned projects including but not limited to, pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout coordination, occupancy and warranty enforcement for multiple construction projects including new construction and renovation.
• Organizes and coordinates construction activities with the client and client vendors, as well as other stakeholders as needed.
• Understands and has working knowledge of scheduling and critical milestone activities, understands logic of the schedule and basic construction means and methods.
• Plans and organizes reports, reviews documentation from multiple project teams working on projects assigned.
• May provide technical direction and guidance to others as needed as administers client policies, maintains close interface with project team, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule and quality.
• Coordinate with the General Contractor and ensure Scheduling of all tests and inspections required by the Contract Documents or governmental authorities and arrange for the delivery of test and inspection reports to the OWNER and Architect.
• Review punch list submitted by others and verify that items on the punch list have been completed and corrected prior to recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
• Monitor construction work progress, process field construction documentation (RFI and submittal validation and logging), also provide engineering support and coordination of construction field activities with inspectors.
• Coordinate with the general contractor on required meetings and attend all site-based meetings.
• Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls (cost and schedule) reviewers.
• Review, provide comments and fully approve Pay Applications.
• Review and document condition of any off-site stored materials including gathering all the necessary insurances and bill of sales for Owner supporting pay application review and approval on behalf of the Owner.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management or related field

Job description

AECOM in South Dakota is seeking a Project Manager V for data center construction projects. You will be based in SD and lead complex projects from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.

The role emphasizes scheduling, budget control, and field coordination with a strong focus on leadership. Travel up to 90% across the US is expected; relocation is not offered.