Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Data Centers

Colliers Engineering & Design; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders, part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Manager for our Owner's Rep team with data center experience. This role is remote within the US and focuses on leading complex data center projects from concept through commissioning.

You will coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, manage budgets and schedules, and drive collaboration across internal teams, clients, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in CM/Architecture/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years PM experience; 7–10 years preferred.
• Extensive construction experience with data centers and GC roles.
• CSA/MEP construction management experience required.
• Proficient in MS Project or P6; Procore preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up project budgets and schedules with oversight.
• Lead design phases, RFPs, pre-bid planning, and doc control.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors; ensure site safety.
• Oversee commissioning of data center systems.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly client reports.
• Drive coordination between internal teams and vendors.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

P6

Procore knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Architecture/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders we help clients advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Owner's Rep team remotely within the US with Data Center experience.

Responsibilities

• Project set up with project budget and schedule creation including oversight.
• RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination.
• Leading all design phases and document management working internally with stakeholder groups and SME’s.
• Coordination and supervision of contractors. Either traditional contractors or design build contractors.
• Oversight of physical construction activities on site.
• Leading commissioning of critical systems integration across new customer builds and existing data centers.
• Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer and operations.
• Management in contractor safety performance.
• Coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment.
• Management of project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholder, data center work rules, and budget.
• Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Act as project leader, drive coordination and integration of internal customers within the project.
• For assigned construction projects, manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources.
• Report to assigned Client's Special Projects team and manager.
• Manage assigned portfolio execution on projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion.
• QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy.
• Handle inputs and delivery of work products with internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces follow all applicable client requirements.
• Establish and track project budgets. Submit approval packages to TOF approval group.
• Partner with Base Building Director(s), Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts including variance analyses as well as execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors.
• Vendor/Contractor management including qualification and relationship building/maintenance.
• Review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget.
• Ensure ‘lessons learned’ are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations.
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a similar field.
• 5+ years of project management experience is required, 7-10 years is preferred.
• Sophisticated and technical construction experience is required.
• Data Center and General Contractor experience is preferred.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6.
• Knowledge of Procore software preferred.
• Travel may be required and could grow, but will be assessed by the project team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $90,000 to $150,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

• 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 that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.

• through reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities