Project Manager- Data Center

Programmanagers; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey, now part of PMA, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support its data center projects in Michigan. This on-site role at Saline requires leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with contractors, designers, and vendors, and maintaining organized documentation to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex facilities projects from planning

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management, construction management, engineering, facilities, or a related technical field.
• Experience with commercial buildings, laboratories, utilities, site development, or other infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite representative of the Owner’s project management team, coordinating with the general contractor, design team, consultants, vendors, and facility stakeholders.
• Develop working knowledge of project drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, equipment requirements, and project controls.
• Track action items, milestones, deliverables, constraints, and open decisions; escalate risks when appropriate.
• Walk the site regularly to observe progress, document field conditions, and help resolve issues.
• Monitor construction progress against baseline and short-term schedules; ensure planned activities start and finish as scheduled.
• Assist with look-ahead and work-plan reviews; identify constraints that could affect delivery.
• Help develop mitigation actions when work deviates and communicate status to senior PM.
• Document site inspections, punch-lists, and track deficiencies through closure.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field

Job description

Working at B&D means more than just having a job; it means building a career. Explore a future with B&D, which offers exceptional benefits, a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, an inclusive environment, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), now part of Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Project Manager to support our Data Center projects in Michigan.

This is an on-site role in Saline, Michigan.

The Opportunity

An opportunity for an experienced construction management professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, and is motivated to deliver mission-critical facilities that support the future of technology and digital infrastructure.

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and innovate. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery—from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.

The project manager provides direct, onsite support for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of projects. As part of the Owner’s project management team, this role works closely with contractors, designers, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and maintain accurate, organized documentation.

The project manager should be visible in the field, technically curious, highly organized, and proactive in identifying issues, tracking commitments, and providing accurate updates before risks affect project milestones.

How You’ll Contribute

• Serve as an onsite representative of the Owner’s project management team, supporting day-to-day coordination with the general contractor, trade partners, design team, consultants, vendors, and facility stakeholders.
• Develop a working knowledge of project drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, equipment requirements, and project controls.
• Track action items, milestones, deliverables, constraints, and open decisions. Follow up with responsible parties and *Escalate* risks when appropriate.
• Walk the site regularly to observe progress, document field conditions, identify coordination issues, and help resolve logistical or technical concerns.
• Monitor construction progress against baseline and short-term schedules, confirming that planned activities are starting and finishing as expected.
• Assist with look-ahead and work-plan reviews, identifying design, access, material, equipment, labor, and stakeholder constraints that could affect project delivery.
• Help develop and track mitigation or recovery actions when work deviates from the plan, communicating status to the senior Project Manager or Owner’s Representative.
• Participate in field quality reviews and punch-list activities. Document observations and track deficiencies and nonconforming work through closure.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, shutdowns, site access, and turnover activities with contractors, consultants, vendors, and end users.
• Prepare concise project updates summarizing progress, upcoming work, decisions, risks, safety matters, quality concerns, and required follow-up.
• Maintain organized project records, including meeting minutes, photographs, logs, submittals, RFIs, change documentation, schedules, and closeout materials.
• Attend OAC, design coordination, planning, and stakeholder meetings prepared to document decisions, communicate field status, and drive action items to closure.
• Support cost and change management by collecting supporting documentation, reviewing scope, tracking potential changes, and assisting with forecasts and payment documentation.
• Build productive working relationships, communicate clearly, and consistently support client expectations, deadlines, and project priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential project information.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in project management, construction management, engineering, facilities, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or similar field.
• Experience supporting commercial buildings, laboratories, utilities, site development, or other infrastructure projects is preferred. Experience with complex or mission-critical facilities is a plus.
• Technical aptitude and the ability to read drawings and specifications and understand basic architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and equipment coordination.
• Strong computer and documentation skills, including spreadsheets, presentations, online collaboration, file management, scheduling or project-management platforms, and electronic plan review.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, professional curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from senior project managers, contractors, designers, technical specialists, and field personnel.

What Sets You Apart

• You are a proactive leader who takes ownership of project outcomes
• You excel at managing complex construction environments with multiple stakeholders
• You bring strong communication skills and emotional intelligence to client and team interactions
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented when managing schedules, budgets, and project documentation
• You approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset
• You are comfortable operating in technical, fast-moving project environments
• You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in all interactions
• You are passionate about delivering mission-critical facilities that support innovation and technology
• You enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team culture

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Each person who joins the B&D team has demonstrated excellence in his or her field.

We recruit project managers, construction managers, planners, architects, economists, finance specialists, management consultants, and other experts. The merging of these diverse skill sets and backgrounds helps us meet—and often exceed—our firm’s goals. We are committed to every employee’s rapid professional development and provide many opportunities for everyone to stretch their intellectual capacities.

“I appreciate B&D’s commitment to inclusivity. As a woman in the real estate development space, all too often, I’m the only minority or woman in the room. It feels great to know that I have the B&D family behind me to make me feel appreciated.”

B&D Employee

OUR COMMITMENT

B&D’s benefits are second to none in any industry.

We believe that a comprehensive benefits package is critical to supporting our employees’ personal and family needs, and demonstrates our true commitment to work-life balance.

Whether you are looking for a company that shares the burden of health care costs, permits occasional working-from-home flexibility, or invests heavily into each employee’s 401(k), B&D delivers a complete package.

B&D provides a complete package to our full-time employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company-paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts
• Flextime and telecommuting
• Parental leave
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Adoption assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications
• Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in-house training
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate fitness center access at most locations
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness Committee and wellness-based programming

Our collaborative approach relies on passionate and ambitious individuals.

Each B&D employee embodies these attributes:

• Willing to take intellectual, emotional, & financial risks
• Committed to excellence for excellence’s sake
• Predisposed to initiate deliberate, disciplined action
• Intellectually curious
• Of high personal integrity
• Ambitious for the firm
• Engaging
• Able to endure to achieve excellence

INCLUSION

We are invested in providing an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice.

Throughout B&D’s history, firm leaders have shown a commitment to creating positive, inclusive, and diverse environments for both our client communities as well as the firm. Inclusion is an essential part of our purpose.

In addition to making concerted efforts to hire and retain a diverse group of employees, we have an active Inclusion Committee that is dedicated to ensuring we all feel connected and included at B&D. As a firm, we are examining our biases together, which makes us all better and allows us to make smarter decisions for our clients. Working for B&D means making inclusion a top priority in your day-to-day words and actions.

FOSTERING DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Employee Resource Group (ERG)

At B&D, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. This is why we are proud to have an Employee Resource Group, which was formed organically through the efforts of many individuals passionate about equity in the workplace.

In the true spirit of inclusion, this group is open to all employees. The ERG meets regularly to discuss issues, host events, provide peer support and advise HR and senior leadership on matters related to the workplace and the broader community. Our ERG helps expand representation to include new perspectives at all levels of the organization. Interest groups represented within our ERG include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ employees, black employees, women employees, employees who are parents, health and wellness initiatives, and more.

Read Paul & Chris's statement on B&D's commitment to inclusion

Brailsford & Dunlavey is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].