Project Manager, Construction I

CPG; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG in Alexandria, LA seeks a Project Manager, Construction I to lead data center construction initiatives from design through commissioning. The role requires coordinating design-build teams, budget oversight, and schedule management while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will drive RFPs, track milestones, prepare monthly reports, and ensure procurement timelines align with project needs. OSHA 30-hour preferred; US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent.
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience.
• Datacenter experience preferred.
• Experience in CSA and MEP construction management required.

Responsibilities

• RFP development, budgeting, and pre-bid oversight.
• Manage design phases and construction documents.
• Coordinate project meetings, milestones, and monthly reports.
• Oversee day-to-day office and field operations.
• Monitor plans for constructability and schedules; advise on issues.
• Develop and update detailed project schedules and procurement items.
• Coordinate with design-build contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Submit monthly project financial reporting and analyze cash-flow.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure data center spaces meet requirements and standards.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree

Tools

ProCORE

Job description

Project Manager, Construction I

Job Id: 1319

Number of Openings: 1

Location: Alexandria, LA (Within 90 mile radius)

Position Summary: As Project Manager you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success of multiple facets of data center projects. The position covers all aspects of construction. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• RFP development and budgeting


• Pre-bid oversight and coordination


• Managing all design phases and documents


• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.


• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.


• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.


• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.


• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements


• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors


• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts


• Oversight of physical construction activities


• Participation in commissioning


• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer


• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients.


• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.


• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.


• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project.


• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.


• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process.


• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors.


• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.


• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up.


• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule.


• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.


• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.


• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation


• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)


• Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements


• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion.


• Must be a US Citizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience


• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus


• 5 years of experience in managing construction projects required


• Datacenter experience is preferred


• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.

Computer Skills: Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams Proficient in PROCORECertificates and Licenses:No certificates or licenses required

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise one or more Superintendent or Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement: CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. CPG Participates in E-Verify

Pay Range: $85,996 - $129,050 per year