Project Manager - Data Centers

Colliers Engineering & Design; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental and military leave

401(k)/Roth matching

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Project Manager to join the Owner's Rep team in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves overseeing large-scale construction projects and managing relationships with contractors and vendors.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related fields, along with 4+ years project management and 2+ years data center construction experience. The position offers a range of benefits including comprehensive medical and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of data center construction experience.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large scale construction projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Data center construction

Budget management

MEP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Owner's Rep team in Santa Clara, CA. The Construction Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all activities related to the delivery of the assigned datacenter construction project. You will act as a liaison both internally and externally for construction services by interacting with Design Managers, personnel, clientele, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors. Colliers Project Leaders seeks dynamic and driven individuals to join our team. Our portfolio includes large‑scale capital projects serving both private and public clients in multiple sectors across the US. We seek highly qualified candidates with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to join our existing team of talented project managers. Our ideal candidates desire to lead successful programs or projects and help our clients improve their built environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large scale construction projects that range from site development, ground up construction, data center buildouts and customer fit‑outs.
• Knowledgeable in base building and tenant MEP systems and managing the design and implementation of these systems.
• Establish and maintain strong relationship with our general contractors, key subcontractors, equipment vendors and other consultants.
• Review all budgeting and scheduling deliverables for content and quality, drawing quality and adherence to internal budget and schedule goals. Act as a subject matter expert in construction matters with the business in evaluating potential customer leases and ongoing construction projects.
• Participate and lead budget and schedule meeting reviews with construction team personnel.
• Discuss discipline and project objectives, requirements and budgets with clientele, design staff, and senior leadership.
• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules for multiple sites in various stages of design/construction. Evaluate impacts of specific customer requirements.
• Provide oversight and assistance with ongoing construction projects. Escalate as needed for any project issues that arise.
• Personally, conduct or delegate job‑site observations to ensure projects are adhering to budget and schedule targets.
• Participate in reviews with consultants and government agencies to properly coordinate the entitlements necessary for permitting/construction approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of data center construction experience.
• General Contracting, Construction Management, Equipment Vendor or Architecture Experience preferred.
• Extensive familiarity and working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting and cost controls.
• Working technical knowledge of MEP systems and how data centers operate.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

Our people are our most important resource. We provide a safe and comfortable work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities. We support work‑life balance with a generous compensation package that includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses. Internal resources for growth include reimbursement for education; in‑house courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities.