Project Executive Data Center Construction – Owner’s Rep

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc is seeking a Data Center Construction Project Executive – Owner’s Rep in Minneapolis, MN. The role involves overseeing multiple construction projects while managing a team of project managers. You will engage in client relationships and negotiation of contracts, ensuring successful project delivery in the mission-critical data center sector. Ideal candidates will have 8-15+ years of relevant experience, a background in managing high-value projects, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-15+ years relevant experience in Data Center Construction.
• Experience managing diverse teams on multi-million dollar projects.
• Familiar with design process for data center and mission critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities impacting project delivery.
• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Provide guidance to project managers overseeing individual projects.

Skills

Data Center Construction Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Relevant experience in Data Center Construction

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Data Center Construction Project Executive – Owner’s Rep – Minneapolis, MN

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission-critical data center solutions as an Owner’s Rep for Construction Services. This firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission-critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with various contractors and vendors in order to manage the day to day activities that impact the delivery of company’s critical facilities construction projects
• They will be responsible for overseeing a team of project managers that manage individual projects within the overall project portfolio and provide guidance and direction to the team
• Solid Project management construction experience; experience managing teams of Construction Professionals, including PMs and Superintendents
• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects with Budgets between $50MM to $500MM+
• 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
• 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 center facilities market
• Background in Critical Facilities Design, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services

Qualifications

• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as an Owner or as a General Contractor / GC / Trade
• Previous experience managing a diverse team of high level construction project managers on multi-million dollar projects
• Minimum of 8-15+ years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry data center / critical facilities MEP construction experience
• Client Facing /Client relationship / Client Management skills
• PMP Certification a plus
• Must be familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects
• Solid Construction Project Management experience
• Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans from all branches a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
• Ability to work independently
• Solid Admin skills: such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.)

Benefits

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

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