Onsite Construction Administration Project Manager - Data Centers

Olsson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health care

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Construction Administration Project Manager to guide large-scale data center projects through the construction phase. You will connect design intent with field execution, coordinate across disciplines, and maintain project records while representing Olsson onsite.

The role emphasizes leadership in RFI management, submittals, change coordination, and closeout activities, with a focus on quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or an associate degree with equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in AEC with increasing project responsibilities.
• 2+ years in project/construction management or administration.
• Strong understanding of engineering/design terminology, construction processes, contracts, budgets.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and navigate challenging conversations across teams.
• Experience with MS Office; Procore, ACC, Newforma, Smartsheet or similar tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary connection among Olsson design team, client representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders during construction.
• Coordinate construction-phase documentation (RFI, shop drawings, submittals, design packages).
• Review documentation for cross-discipline coordination and design intent alignment.
• Evaluate design changes and field conditions; assess effects on scope, schedule, budget.
• Lead or participate in project meetings; communicate decisions and actions.
• Track progress, risks, and milestones; keep records organized.
• Support project finances via invoices, changes, budgets and schedules.
• Conduct site observations to monitor progress and identify deficiencies.
• Coordinate resolution of technical/site issues to minimize rework and delays.
• Support closeout with punch lists, testing, commissioning, and final deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Construction administration

Stakeholder communication

MS Office proficiency

Construction tech tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or associate with experience

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Newforma

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, we are passionate about improving communities through expert engineering and design. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make an impact.

Our Data Center team delivers multidisciplinary engineering and design services for some of the world’s most innovative companies. These projects represent some of the largest and most complex infrastructure developments in the country, creating opportunities to solve challenging problems, collaborate across disciplines, and shape the facilities that support global connectivity.

We are seeking a Construction Administration Project Manager to help guide large-scale data center projects through the construction phase. In this role, you will connect design intent with field execution, coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, and help keep construction-phase decisions, documentation, and deliverables moving forward. You will build trusted relationships with clients and project partners while supporting quality, safety, schedule, and successful project closeout. This is an onsite role. You will represent Olsson at the project site, maintain a consistent presence during active construction, and help connect field activity with the broader project and design teams.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a primary connection between Olsson’s design team, client representatives, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders during construction.
• Coordinate construction-phase documentation, including requests for information, shop drawings, submittals, substitution requests, design packages, and related project records.
• Review documentation for cross-discipline coordination, completeness, quality, and alignment with the design intent and contract documents.
• Evaluate design changes and field conditions, coordinate technical input from the appropriate disciplines, and help assess potential effects on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead or participate in project meetings, communicate decisions and action items, and follow through with the design team and project partners.
• Track project progress, outstanding items, risks, and upcoming milestones while maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Support project financial management through invoice coordination, change management, and monitoring of project budgets and schedules.
• Conduct site observations as needed to monitor progress, identify potential deficiencies, and communicate findings to the appropriate parties.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical and site-specific issues to help minimize rework, delays, and disruptions.
• Support project closeout, including punch-list activities, final testing and commissioning coordination, record documents, and final deliverables.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• 4+ years of experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with increasing project responsibilities.
• 2+ years of project management, construction management, or construction administration experience, which may be concurrent with overall project experience.
• Understanding of engineering and design terminology, construction processes, contracts, project financials, and relevant codes.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships, navigate challenging conversations, and resolve issues across project teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms. Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma, Smartsheet, or similar tools is beneficial.
• Commitment to exceptional client service, quality, and safety.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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