Data Center Project Manager: Lead, Schedule & Delivery

Suffolkconstruction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Project Manager for data center projects to lead coordination of resources, budgets, schedules, and contract administration across the full project lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, diligent documentation, and proactive communication with owners and the project team.

The position emphasizes risk management, vendor and subcontractor coordination, shop drawing logs, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline with experience relative to project size/scope.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong business judgment and profitability focus.
• Excellent organizational skills and contract/legal awareness.
• Ability to manage finances and multi-task under pressure.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule
• Represent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
• Administer financial aspects of the Owner's contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team members
• Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones
• Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members
• Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirements
• Review subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project files
• Maintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondence
• Work with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B's, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedules
• Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate
• Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively
• Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidates project documentation and files
• Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list process
• Deliver all warranties, as-builts and training to the owner

Skills

Budget management

Schedule management

Contract administration

Subcontractor coordination

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Suffolk Construction in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Project Manager for data center projects to lead coordination of resources, budgets, schedules, and contract administration across the full project lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, diligent documentation, and proactive communication with owners and the project team.

The position emphasizes risk management, vendor and subcontractor coordination, shop drawing logs, and adherence to safety and quality standards.