Project Manager - Data Centers

Metric Geo; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee operations for a fast-paced, MEP-intensive data center project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves significant on-site presence and includes managing contracts, change orders, and project closeout. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in data center construction and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Center construction experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track contracts and purchase orders.
• Review change orders.
• Manage submittals and RFIs.
• Coordinate permits and liaise with subcontractors.
• Document schedules and meetings.
• Conclude projects.
• Collaborate on contracts with legal teams.
• Ensure insurance compliance.
• Distribute drawings and support safety training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Metric Geo

Seeking a Project Manager to support the Senior Project Managers in overseeing day-to-day operations for a fast-paced, MEP-intensive Data Center construction project. This position is on-site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and involves travel; you will be on the site throughout the week.

The role includes contract and purchase order tracking, change order review, submittal and RFI management, permit coordination, subcontractor liaison, schedule and meeting documentation, and project closeout. You will also work with legal teams on contracts, manage insurance compliance, distribute drawings, and support safety training.

Salary - Competitive

Responsibilities

• Contract and purchase order tracking
• Change order review
• Submittal and RFI management
• Permit coordination and subcontractor liaison
• Schedule and meeting documentation
• Project closeout
• Collaboration with legal teams on contracts
• Insurance compliance and distribution of drawings
• Support safety training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Center construction experience
• Experience leading a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills
• High level of attention to detail

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Construction

Travel requirement: This is a travelling position; you will be required to be on site throughout the week in Cedar Rapids, IA.