Project Manager - Construction Administration - Data Center

Olsson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cedar Rapids is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex data center projects. You will act as the primary liaison between teams, ensuring projects adhere to specifications and are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The firm promotes flexible work arrangements and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.
• 2+ years in project management or construction management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction processes/codes.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between design team and stakeholders.
• Ensure project adherence to specifications and contracts.
• Manage flow of technical documentation and submittals.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

Project management experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Project Manager - Construction Administration - Data Center

Cedar Rapids, IA

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson delivers multidisciplinary design services for some of the world’s most innovative companies. Our U.S. data center projects rank among the largest and most complex engineering efforts today, giving you the chance to shape critical infrastructure that powers global connectivity.

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our industry-leading Data Center Project Management team. In this role, you will oversee large, multidiscipline design projects throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring the project adheres to the approved design, specifications, and contractual agreements while promptly resolving issues during construction. You will be responsible for driving the project forward through project closeout, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the design team, client representatives, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design Adherence: Oversee the implementation of design intent, ensuring project execution aligns with specifications, contract documents, and quality standards.
• Technical Coordination: Urgently manage the flow of technical documentation (including RFIs, submittals, and design deliverables), reviewing for cross-discipline completeness and constructability.
• Project Delivery & Risk: Drive project delivery to meet schedule and budget milestones, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of technical and site-specific issues, coordinating between design and construction partners to swiftly address unforeseen conditions or conflicts.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular site observations and quality reviews to verify progress, identify deficiencies, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Meeting Leadership: Lead and document project coordination meetings to drive decision-making and team alignment.
• Change Management: Manage the scope modification process, including the review and negotiation of Change Orders and contract adjustments.
• Project Closeout: Oversee the closeout process, ensuring the accurate maintenance of record documents and final deliverables.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• 6+ years of project experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry with increasing responsibility.
• 2+ years of experience in industry-related project management or construction management; may be concurrent with project experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of engineering/design terms, contracts, financials, and operations.
• Proven ability to meet client expectations through effective project or construction management.
• Strong decision-making, leadership, organization, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong conflict management and resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, construction management software, and understanding of construction processes/codes.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.