Project Manager - Engineering Services

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Development opportunities

Job summary

CloudHQ, LLC is looking for a Project Manager to join its Engineering Services team in Ashburn, Virginia. The role involves managing the development and construction of Data Center products, focusing on project speed, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in project management, especially in data centers or commercial development. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in real estate development, Project Management or construction management.
• Background in Data Center, complex commercial, or mission‑critical development.
• Strong quantitative skills (Excel, budgeting, project cost controls).

Responsibilities

• Assist with project master planning and permitting processes.
• Lead design process and development of construction documents.
• Manage budgeting process throughout the life of the project.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What The Role Entails

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state‑of‑the‑art data center sites located on two Northern Virginia campuses, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and São Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad. Our company’s reach is expanded through our affiliate companies – Cloud Capital, Dalian Development, and WindHQ.

The Project Manager will be a critical member of the Engineering Services team, responsible for development and construction of CloudHQ’s Data Center products. The project manager will focus on all stages of a project, with an emphasis on speed to market of all future inventory, quick project delivery, and cost effectiveness. The project manager will be responsible for professionally representing CHQ’s Operations department across multiple functions within the organization as well as outside of the company. This role will be the primary point of contact and communication for day‑two projects and construction activities, acting as a leader to the general contractor, design team, and Operations, and the primary liaison between CloudHQ and the construction and design teams.

What You Will Get to Do

• Assist with project master planning, entitlement, and permitting processes.
• Draft and distribute Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposal (RFP) for design disciplines and make award recommendations.
• Coordinate and develop project budgets.
• Assist with contract negotiations.
• Lead design process and development of construction documents including specifications.
• Work with operations, design, and construction teams to establish budgets and schedules.
• Build and leverage partnerships with architects, engineers, contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, local municipalities, etc.
• Coordinate design constructability, maintainability, and strategy with operations group.
• Assist with utilities planning and coordination.
• Manage budgeting process throughout the life of the project.
• Produce management reports, meeting minutes and construction progress reports.
• Supervision of project participants as needed.
• Attend project OAC meetings (among others) and liaise action items between CloudHQ operations and design/ construction teams.
• Champion CloudHQ initiatives on all projects.

What You Bring to The Role

• A bachelor’s degree, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, MEP Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in real estate development, Project Management or construction management.
• Background in Data Center, complex commercial, or mission‑critical development.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise.
• Ability to use independent judgement and sound decision‑making skills in situations that impact project timetables, direction, and outcome.
• Strong quantitative skills (Excel, budgeting, project cost controls).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently supervise a development, construction, or design project.
• Responsible attitude with strong work ethic; leading by example in attendance, attitude and technical work product.
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and speaking skills; enjoys working with customers and external audiences.
• Strong teaming skills; works well across complex organizations and drives execution through collaboration and networking.
• Entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment; is excited by the chance to play a large, strategic role.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emails and calls after hours in the event of an emergency or when required.
• Ability to travel to data center sites, client meetings, trainings or conferences as requested and required.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

• In-depth knowledge of Data Center Infrastructure and design preferred.
• Proven success leading day‑two projects and programs.
• Experience negotiating service contracts and managing vendor performance for security, electric or mechanical systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with demonstrated client‑facing and team leadership experience.
• All candidates chosen for consideration must submit to and pass background check.
• All employees hired must sign and adhere to CloudHQ’s Code of Conduct, and Employee Confidentiality Agreement.
• Responsible attitude with strong work ethic; leading by example in attendance, attitude and technical work product.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.