MEP Construction Project Manager – Data Center Developer

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries and benefits package

Job summary

A leading mission‑critical data centre developer in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Data Center Construction MEP Project Manager. The role involves managing construction projects, ensuring they meet budget and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years of experience in data centre construction, be skilled in project management, and able to negotiate contracts. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Competitive salaries and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years relevant experience in the Data Centre Construction Industry.
• Experience managing Data Centre Construction Projects as an Owner or as a General Contractor.
• Must be familiar with the design process of building systems for data centre and mission critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain liaison with various MEP subs, contractors, and vendors.
• Responsible for creating and managing project schedules.

Skills

Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills

Ability to work independently

Solid Construction Project Management experience

Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face

Computer savvy: MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD

Job description

MEP Construction Project Manager – Data Center Developer – Ashburn, VA
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission‑critical data centre developer. This company provides turnkey data centre solutions custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s ever‑changing mission‑critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission‑critical facilities for many of the world’s largest organisations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career‑growth minded role with exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Data Center Construction MEP Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. The Construction PM will be responsible for all aspects of managing a data centre construction project. This will include providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company projects. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects on budget on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organised and be great with back‑office work (change orders, budgets, paperwork driven, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain liaison with various MEP subs, contractors and vendors in order to manage the day to day activities that impact the delivery of company’s critical facilities construction projects
• Ensure that all day to day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in negotiating contracts with vendors as necessary
• Responsible for creating and managing project schedules
• Put together Project plans – size up, costs, budget, scheduling , timeline, manage change orders, etc.
• Assists with reporting and RFPs to Contractors
• Deliver Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value‑engineering
• Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income / expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
• Represent the company in project meetings
• Ability to know best practices in construction and relate that to the vendors / be able to push back when needed
• Act as key Liaison with managers of all company departments
• Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project
• Possess an extensive network within the mission critical data centre facilities market
• Background in Critical Facilities Design, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services

Qualifications:

• Experience managing Data Centre Construction Projects as an Owner, as a General Contractor, or from a Trade
• Previous experience moving up the ranks in the Mechanical , Electrical or Plumbing Trades (MEP)
• Previous DC Construction projects supporting either Colo or Hyperscale Companies
• Minimum of 3 to 7+ years relevant experience in the Data Centre Construction Industry
• Budget and P/L experience a plus
• Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills
• Travel 25-50%
• Preference will be for local candidates / relo available
• Must be familiar with the design process of building systems for data centre and mission critical projects
• Solid Construction Project Management experience
• Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face
• Ability to work independently
• Solid Admin skills
• Computer savvy: MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD a plus

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/.

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.

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