Project Construction Manager Data Center

Arcadis; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Construction Manager to join its Project & Program Management team. This on-site role supports client projects throughout the Kansas City, MO area, delivering projects that meet owner objectives by leading across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management with data center experience, strong client relations, and proficiency in Autodesk Forma and Procore, plus scheduling tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Data Center experience is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems (Autodesk Forma and Procore); familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Demonstrated construction management capability and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively and to assume new responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate contractors and agency/utility stakeholders (city, state, and inspection authorities).
• Track contracted deliverables and drive timely completion.
• Provide quality assurance for contractor work.
• Ensure applicable technical standards are followed.
• Coordinate permit applications and approvals.
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Clarify and coordinate technical RFIs.
• Coordinate design reviews and approvals between the owner and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal requirements.
• Track progress and report schedule/cost updates to the Arcadis Program Manager.
• Validate interim pay applications from the general contractor and owner subcontractors.
• Review testing and commissioning reports for compliance with contract requirements.
• Support the owner’s commissioning agent during final testing and commissioning.
• Ensure certificates of occupancy are obtained, as applicable.
• Drive timely completion of punch-list items.
• Support the owner in coordinating required operational training.
• Support contract closeout activities and obtain required documentation/training materials.

Skills

Data Center experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Health and safety commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Autodesk Forma

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Project Construction Manager to join its Project & Program Management team. This on-site position will support client projects throughout the Kansas City, MO area.

The Project Construction Manager is responsible for delivering projects that meet owner requirements and business objectives by providing leadership across planning and execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing schedule and cost performance. This role supports all phases of delivery, including planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Role accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities.
• Administer construction contracts in coordination with the Arcadis Program Manager.
• Coordinate contractors and agency/utility stakeholders (city, state, and inspection authorities).
• Track contracted deliverables and drive timely completion.
• Provide quality assurance for contractor work.
• Ensure applicable technical standards are followed.
• Coordinate permit applications and approvals.
• Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Clarify and coordinate technical requests for information (RFIs).
• Coordinate design reviews and approvals between the owner and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal requirements.
• Track progress and report schedule/cost updates to the Arcadis Program Manager.
• Validate interim pay applications from the general contractor and owner subcontractors.
• Review site‑specific health and safety plans for alignment with Arcadis and owner requirements.
• Monitor contractor adherence to approved safety plans and standards.
• Maintain accurate project files, meeting records, and correspondence.
• Provide daily reports and photos (manpower, work completed, deliveries, and weather/safety events).
• Review testing and commissioning reports for compliance with contract requirements.
• Support the owner’s commissioning agent during final testing and commissioning.
• Ensure certificates of occupancy (TCOs and COs) are obtained, as applicable.
• Drive timely completion of punch-list items.
• Support the owner in coordinating required operational training.
• Support contract closeout activities and obtain required documentation/training materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Data Center experience is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems (preferably Autodesk Forma and Procore); familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Demonstrated construction management capability and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively and to assume new responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional accreditation (PE, AIA, CCM, CPC, PMP, LEED).

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.