Onsite Data Center Construction Project Lead

Olsson; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health care

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Construction Administration Project Manager to guide large data center projects through construction. You’ll connect design intent with field execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure documentation and deliverables stay on track onsite in Indiana.

You will build trusted client relationships, support safety and quality, and help manage scope, schedule, and budget through close collaboration with design and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; associate degree with equivalent experience accepted.
• 4+ years of experience within the AEC industry with increasing project responsibilities.
• 2+ years of project management, construction management, or construction administration 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 and navigate challenging conversations across project teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms; Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Newforma, Smartsheet or similar tools is beneficial.
• Commitment to exceptional client service, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Newforma

Smartsheet

Job description

Olsson seeks a Construction Administration Project Manager to guide large data center projects through construction. You’ll connect design intent with field execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure documentation and deliverables stay on track onsite in Indiana.

You will build trusted client relationships, support safety and quality, and help manage scope, schedule, and budget through close collaboration with design and field teams.