Project Manager (Data Centers)

Suffolk Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible work options

Job summary

A national construction enterprise is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead project management for mission-critical construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, and five or more years of experience in project management, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in project management.
• Strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions.
• Ability to analyze and execute financial trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all necessary project resources and documentation.
• Represent Suffolk with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors.
• Administer financial aspects of contracts and maintain project files.

Skills

Excellent business judgment

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Diplomatic and communication skills

Ability to manage and embrace change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline

Job description

Talent Acquisition Manager for Suffolk Construction | Mission Critical | Hiring Skilled Data Center Construction Experts

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more. Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances.

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission‑critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast‑paced, MEP‑intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission‑critical construction industry.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, meeting minutes and shop drawing logs. This individual also manages risk, insurances, general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with the owner and project team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule
• Represent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
• Administer financial aspects of the Owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team members

Project Start‑Up:

• Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones
• Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members

Purchasing process and document control:

• Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirements
• Review subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project files
• Maintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondence
• Work with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B’s, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedules

Meeting Management:

• Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate
• Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively

Project Closeout:

• Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidate project documentation and files
• Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list process
• Deliver all warranties, as‑built and training to the owner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope
• 5+ years of related experience
• Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close‑outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions
• Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade‑offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity
• Ability to constantly multi‑task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
• Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
• A strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Able to quickly study and react to complex issues
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction