Owners Rep Construction Cost Controls Manager

Pkaza; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Pkaza is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager for data center construction in Fort Collins, Colorado. You will be responsible for overseeing cost control, forecasting, change management, and reporting while leading project teams in the execution of critical construction projects.

Qualified candidates should have over 5 years of experience in project management, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with relevant project management tools. This position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing project controls on data center/critical facilities construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Client-facing skills and leadership abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors for project delivery.
• Analyze financial aspects of contracts to protect the company's interests.
• Train management staff and supervise the project controls team.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Effective communication

MS Project

Excel

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS/Associate’s Degree/Relevant Certifications

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Salesforce

Google G-Suite

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager – Data Center Construction – Fort Collins, CO

This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing buildings and structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects – which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the hyperscale, colocation or enterprise marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical facility. 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 Cost Controls Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. The Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing project teams responsible for cost control, forecasting, change management, scheduling, reporting, and earned value management for various data center construction projects. The candidate will own the Project Controls scope of multiple new data center construction sites. They will lead action‑oriented weekly and monthly meetings with team members while maintaining open communication across projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to manage day‑to‑day activities impacting the delivery of critical facilities construction projects
• Maintain a commitment to organized and accurate documentation
• Partner with key stakeholders by gaining feedback from clients, attending meetings, and submitting reports
• Make data‑driven decisions regarding Project Controls performance by collecting and analyzing relevant statistics; streamline and communicate project controls processes
• Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes
• Train management staff on project control procedures and ensure compliance with requirements
• Supervise, lead, and mentor team members on the project controls team
• Regularly update upper management with reports on Project Controls activities
• Analyze planning efforts for manpower and project integration timelines on customer sites
• Drive uniform company standards for project delivery across all projects
• Analyze financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining good client relationships

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing project controls on data center/critical facilities construction projects as an owner or general contractor on large commercial projects
• BA/BS/Associate’s Degree/Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) – a plus but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI‑Scheduling Professional (SP) – a plus
• Previous experience with AIA billings and forms
• Effective communicator via email, phone, and in‑person
• Ability to work independently; self‑starter, self‑motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management
• Ability to request support and modify deadlines when necessary; meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Strong administrative skills
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, Google G‑Suite, and ConEst – a plus
• Strong math skills
• Client‑facing skills and leadership abilities
• Military experience or veterans with electrical/mechanical experience – a huge plus (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator techs, maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Benefits

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

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