Project Manager I, Commissioning

CPG; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG is seeking a Project Manager I, Commissioning for remote work with 40% travel to data center sites. The role covers all construction phases and requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a background in construction management and at least two years of experience, with strong scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination skills. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in managing construction projects.
• Datacenter experience preferred is a plus.
• US Citizenship required; 40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop RFPs and budgets; oversee pre-bid activities.
• Manage design phases and construction documents.
• Lead project meetings and maintain milestone schedules.
• Coordinate with design-build contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Submit monthly financial reporting and forecast cash flow.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Construction Management or related

Tools

PROCORE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:
Project Manager I, Commissioning

Location:

Remote

Job Id:
1383

# of Openings:
1

TITLE: Project Manager I, Commissioning

LOCATION: REMOTE w/ 40% Travel

POSITION SUMMMARY:

As Project Manager 1 you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success of multiple facets of data center projects. The position covers all aspects of construction. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• RFP development and budgeting
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
• Managing all design phases and documents
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Oversight of physical construction activities
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients.
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process.
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors.
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up.
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule.
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
• Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience (Desired):

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience in managing construction projects
• Datacenter experience is preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a plus
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to travel 40%

Computer Skills:

Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Proficient in PROCORE

Certificates and Licenses:

No certificates or licenses required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise one or more Superintendent or Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.