Project Manager, Construction

STACK Infrastructure; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Flexible spending accounts

Cell phone subsidy

Job summary

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE in Shreveport, LA seeks a Project Manager to coordinate construction activities for data center projects. You will partner with the Project Director and vendors, manage day-to-day activities, and drive cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in construction, data center experience preferred, and a four-year related degree. PMP or similar certifications are favorable but not required.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years in Construction and/or related field
• Data Center experience preferred but not required
• Ground-up core & shell and fitout construction experience preferred but not required
• Utilities experience/background
• 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
• Monitor, track and support entitlements & permitting process
• Manage 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 updating the Owner Schedule
• Lead coordination with electric utility providers, engineers, contractors, and AHJs for interconnections and milestones
• Oversee electrical infrastructure work including substations, medium-voltage, underground utilities, duct banks, transformers, switchgear
• Drive utility and electrical infrastructure schedules for commissioning and turnover
• Coordinate owner-direct electrical vendors and utility stakeholders throughout design, construction, testing and energization
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with utility scope and permitting

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Team leadership

Analytical skills

PMP (cert)

Education

Construction Mgmt Degree

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.

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 will join our Construction team on the Utility side and 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 coordination with electric utility providers, engineers, contractors, and AHJs to support utility interconnections, feeder installations, energization, and power delivery milestones.
• Oversee execution of electrical infrastructure work including substations, medium-voltage distribution, underground utilities, duct banks, transformers, switchgear, and related site infrastructure.
• Drive utility and electrical infrastructure schedules to ensure timely power availability for commissioning and client turnover.
• Coordinate owner-direct electrical vendors and utility stakeholders throughout design, construction, testing, and energization.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with utility scope, power availability, permitting, and long-lead electrical equipment.

Details

• Location: Shreveport, LA
• 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
• Utilites experience/background
• 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