Datacenter Construction Project Manager

Placed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Placed is seeking a Project Manager to drive the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project in a hands-on, on-site role. You will supervise contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and schedule adherence while upholding a Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential duties include budgeting, GMP development, cost projections, preconstruction coordination, and leading teams to deliver quality, profitable results on time.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or related field.
• Experience managing construction budgets, GMPs, and cost projections.
• Proficiency with project management software (Constructware, P6, Timberline).
• Data Center project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget, GMP development, and financial projections for projects.
• Lead subcontracting, scope reviews, and price finalization.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordination with teams.
• Administer contracts, change orders, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Promote safety, quality, and loss prevention on site.
• Foster client relationships and drive business opportunities.

Skills

Budget management

Contract administration

Scheduling

Cost projection

MS Office

Preconstruction coordination

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Constructware

P6 Primavera

Timberline

Job description

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager to join our team who is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. In this position, the incumbent directs and supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in quality, profitable, adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

• Creates and manages project’s budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
• Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
• Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (PFR) and Labor Cost Report (LCR) projections on time.

Preconstruction Coordination

• Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project’s budget.
• Takes ownership of process of determining the quantity of budget estimates/deliverables to client.
• Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, managing the subcontract, final execution process and the implementation of Zero Harm in Preconstruction.
• Develops plan, complies with, and reports on Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements for the project, as required.
• Develops Mission Alignment Plan with the client and administers it.

Project Scheduling

• Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a construction schedule.
• Develops an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determines the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services). Partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the jobsite.
• Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.

Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out

• Responsible for project administration and daily operations. Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out checklist. Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow-up plans.
• Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary. Ensures that all understand performance standards and expectations.
• Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), risk management, training, and quality control.
• Perform other related duties as needed

Promote Customer and Community Relations

• Buil ds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.

Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in and support operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and of self.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 2 years of experience in construction project management
• Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.)
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports
• Data Center experience required

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Supervises and develops direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to others.
• Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on the assigned project.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office).