Project Manager, Construction

STACK Infrastructure; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K program

Flexible spending accounts

Cell phone subsidy

Job summary

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate day-to-day construction activities for data center projects. You will work with the Project Director/Senior PM to manage contractors and vendors, ensure safety, QA/QC, and timely delivery while maintaining strong cross-functional communication.

The ideal candidate will lead with strategic and tactical thinking, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in Construction and/or related field (Project Mgmt Consulting; Real Estate Development; Design/Engineering).
• Data Center experience preferred, but not required.
• Ground-up core & shell and fitout construction experience preferred, but not required.
• Four-year degree in a related field (Construction Mgmt, Engineering, Arch) preferred, but not required.
• PMP or similar Certifications favorable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Regular site observation – job walks, problem solving, safety, QA/QC, etc.
• Monitor, track and support the entitlements & permitting process
• Manage the design deliverables schedule, incl tracking of BOD deviations
• Coordinate with design team on RFI and Submittal tracking & responses
• Review and analyze Construction Schedules from GCs and Owner-direct vendors; participate in updating the Owner Schedule
• Lead OFCI coordination, scheduling and problem-solving efforts
• Coordinate with STACK Ops on MOPS
• Participate in Commissioning activities and help drive issues to resolution
• Partner with STACK project leaders to resolve issues; collect/analyze data; chase vendors, suppliers and GC; update budgets/reports
• Coordinate with Project Cost Analyst on invoices; percent complete evaluation
• Attend regular project meetings; distribute minutes; follow up on actions
• Assist with GC RFPs, proposals, bid leveling and recommendations
• Assist data collection for Monthly Construction Reports, quarterly Board Meetings, and ad hoc meetings

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Team builder

Adaptable

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Mgmt/Engineering/Architecture

PMP certification favorable

Job description

The Company

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.

The Company

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience. STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.

The Position

At STACK, the Project Manager is an essential component of the Project Team, partnering with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager to coordinate communications with various contractors and vendors and manage the day-to-day construction activities of a data center project. To be successful in this role, you will need to be a resilient problem-solver and a collaborative internal operator. You have the ability to think strategically as well as tactically, are biased towards action and possess strong communication skills. As a successful Project Manager, you will be able to build productive cross-functional working relationships while demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn the challenging yet rewarding Data Center Construction business, so you should be curious and excited to roll up your sleeves and dig into new tasks within and outside of your normal job responsibilities. Our ideal candidate is able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and easily adapts to change and uncertainty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Regular site observation – job walks, problem solving, safety, QA/QC, etc.
• Monitor, track and support the entitlements & permitting process
• Manage the design deliverables schedule, incl tracking of BOD deviations
• Coordinate with design team on RFI and Submittal tracking & responses
• Review and analyze Construction Schedules from GCs and Owner-direct vendors and participate in the regular updating of the project team’s Owner Schedule.
• Lead OFCI coordination, scheduling and problem-solving efforts
• Coordinate w/ STACK Ops on MOPS
• Participate in Commissioning activities and help drive issues to resolution
• Partner with STACK project leaders as needed to resolve issues; collect and analyze data; chase vendors, suppliers and GC for information; update budgets, reports, business cases, etc.
• Coordinate with the Project Cost Analyst in the review and vetting of Vendor & GC invoices, incl percent complete evaluation
• Attend regular project meetings, keep and distribute minutes and follow up on action items
• Assist with GC RFP’s, proposals, bid leveling and recommendations
• Assist in the collection and preparation of data as required for Monthly Construction Reports, quarterly Board Meetings, and other ad hoc meetings, reports and presentations.

Details

• Location: Culpepper, VA
• Onsite Expectations: Onsite at job trailer or other STACK facility 5 days/week
• Travel is minimal: 1-2 domestic trips/year
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background screening

Must-have Qualifications

• 3-7 years in Construction and/or related field (Project Mgmt Consulting; Real Estate Development; Design/Engineering)
• Data Center experience preferred, but not required
• Ground-up core & shell and fitout construction experience preferred, but not required
• Four-year degree in a related field (Construction Mgmt, Engineering, Arch) is preferred, but not required.
• PMP or similar Certifications favorable, but not required

This Might Be Right For You If

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

WHY STACK?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
• We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law

Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.