Project Manager-Data Center Construction (SMF)

Prime Data Centers; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to 4% employer match

100% employee premiums paid for insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick leave

Job summary

Prime Data Centers, located in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead site design, pre-construction, and construction activities. The ideal candidate will manage multi-phased projects, ensuring they are completed on-time and within budget, while interacting with various stakeholders.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, with a strong preference for data center experience. The role offers a competitive salary between $130,000 - $180,000, benefits including insurance and a 401k match. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Data Center experience highly preferred; construction management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-phased projects to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Provide appropriate communication to minimize constraints among teams.
• Collaborate to ensure site safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Construction Management

Data Center Experience

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About The Role

Primarily leading and managing site design, pre‑construction, and construction activities; the Construction Project Manager (CPM) is critical in ensuring projects are completed on‑time, within budget, and of Prime quality. The CPM interacts with many departments and contractors including operations, designers, engineers, procurement, vendors, and facilities staff.

What You’ll Do

• Manage multi-phased projects to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Provide appropriate communication with project team to reduce constraints between Owner, Design Team and Contractor
• Collaborate with the EH&S Officer to ensure site construction safety procedures are implemented and followed
• Work with the design team to provide cost analysis feedback and constructability reviews
• Provide schedule input and communicate impacts related to document deliverables
• Support the development of GC RFP’s
• Manage the RFP Process including evaluation and leveling of pricing proposals
• Work closely with the procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processes
• Monitor RFI’s and submittals, ensure they are coordinated with project team
• Create and monitor project budget and cost‑to‑date variance budget
• Establish project schedules and cash flow forecasts
• Create and communicate updates on project status monthly
• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for multiple projects
• Review monthly invoices from contractors, including detailed review of invoicing and WIP production
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Travel up to 30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent professional experience
• Data Center experience highly preferred; construction management experience required
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction practices and procedures
• Effective presentation development and communication skills
• Proficiency with construction management tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, or similar.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range - $130,000 - $180,000 - and performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.