Project Manager - Mission Critical

STV Construction Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Construction Incorporated is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead data center development projects from design through construction within approved budgets. You will oversee field activities, control costs, manage schedules, ensure safety, and verify quality against construction documents.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 10+ years civil/construction management experience, and at least 5 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in commercial/industrial architecture and engineering with a focus on datacenter design and construction.
• Ability to work with diverse technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment and ensure Safety program is followed.
• Provide construction and design management, and project leadership.
• Serve as single point of contact for project development and delivery.
• Facilitate decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change.
• Attend and participate in design/construction meetings (OAC, discipline groups, progress, pre-construction).
• Apply negotiation skills to identify options and solutions.
• Oversee and report progress on scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance.
• Review trade contracts, bid packages, and coordinate receiving.
• Maintain relationships with internal partners, designers, consultants and GC team.
• Set up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections.

Skills

Engineering degree

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Datacenter design

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Manager who will be part of the team responsible for the development of data center projects. The project manager will manage overall project objectives, including design and construction, within approved budgets. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day activities in the field, managing the flow of information, controlling costs, managing the schedule, monitoring safety programs, and verifying that completed work meets the quality requirements of the construction documents.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others, ensuring Safety program is followed.
• Provide construction and design management, and project leadership.
• Provide project single point of contact for project development and delivery.
• Facilitate decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change as required.
• Attend and participate in project meetings for design and construction including the OAC, discipline work groups, progress, pre-construction and pre-award.
• Apply influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.
• Oversee and report project progress on scope, schedule, budget and contractor performance weekly or as required.
• Review trade contracts and bid packages, as well as coordinate the receiving process.
• Maintain relationships with internal partners, designers, consultants and GC team.
• Set-up QA/QC procedures, review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications and standards and conduct quality field inspections.
• Review and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with GC, Operations team and Consultant team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management, or Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Possess excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design and construction
• Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast‑paced environment and do so with an even temperament.

Experience required: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in civil, construction management. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a leadership role.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $130,962.60 - $149,671.54

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

Company Overview

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.