Project Manager II

CPG; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

FSA options

401K plan

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CPG seeks a Project Manager II, Commissioning to lead multiple facets of data center construction and commissioning, with autonomy in managing budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination.

You will oversee design phases, procurement, field operations, and customer engagement, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and codes while driving continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus.
• 3–5 years of construction project management experience preferred.
• Datacenter experience preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to travel ~40%.

Responsibilities

• RFP development and budgeting.
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination.
• Managing all design phases and documents.
• Publish minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
• Review plans for constructability and schedule; advise on issues.
• Prepare and update detailed project schedule including procurement items.
• Engage customers for sales and fulfillment of requirements.
• Coordinate with design-build contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee physical construction activities and commissioning participation.
• Close out and hand off data center docs to customer.
• Submit monthly project financial reporting and forecasts.
• Review contractor billing and perform job walks.
• Develop vendor contracts and manage RFI/Submittal process.
• Manage Change Orders with Owner and Subcontractors.
• Ensure work products meet project and customer specs and codes.
• Understand budget/estimate and procurement lead-times.
• Coordinate with proposal team on design criteria and maintenance.
• Emphasize mission-critical facility operation and safety (OSHA 30 Hour preferred).
• Schedule shifts may include nights/weekends.

Skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in Construction Management

Engineering degree a plus

Tools

PROCORE

Job description

Position:Project Manager IILocation:RemoteJob Id:1426# of Openings:1

TITLE: Project Manager II, Commissioning

LOCATION: REMOTE w/ 40% Travel within the USA

POSITION SUMMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Participation in commissioning
• 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:

Education/Experience (Desired):

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in managing construction projects preferred
• Datacenter experience is preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is preferred
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to travel at least 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

Travel Required: 30-50%

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.

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.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Salary Negotiable*

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.

CPG Participates in E-Verify

Pay Range: $98,891 - $148,392 per year