Senior Construction Manager

Jobtailor; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects from greenfield development to commissioning, coordinating design teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, cost control, and adherence to DLR design standards.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of PM experience on technically complex builds, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education; PM experience preferred.
• 7–10 years of project management on technically complex builds.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts.
• Experience with construction terminology and contract structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of data center construction projects from development to commissioning.
• Lead contractors, consultants, and vendors to meet time and budget targets.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Partner with design managers, procurement, sales, and building operations.
• Serve as primary customer contact for Build-to-Suit projects.
• Create and maintain project schedules and report updates.
• Ensure compliance with internal design standards and project delivery methods.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting & cost analysis

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education

Tools

MS Office suite

AutoCAD

Job description

• Oversee all phases of data center construction projects—from greenfield development through commissioning and lifecycle replacements.
• Lead contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with DLR Design Standards.
• Manage challenging schedules, aggressive deliverables, and complex stakeholder coordination across regional and occasionally out‑of‑region assignments.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders including design managers, procurement, sales, and building operations.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for Build‑to‑Suit projects to ensure day‑to‑day responsibilities are met by design teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure execution of standard projects in accordance with DLR internal design engineering standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects with competing priorities.
• Conduct project site visits for meetings, audits, and issue resolution.
• Support preparation and evaluation of RFPs for contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Negotiate and develop contracts with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Create and maintain project schedules and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DLR Project Delivery / Management Standards across all participants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractor, consultant, and vendor partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education.
• 7–10 years of project management experience with technically complex projects (or strong motivation to grow with less experience).
• Strong project management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects and working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; highly self‑motivated.
• Working knowledge of construction terminology, design principles, and contract structures.
• Financial acumen to interpret and develop budgets, estimates, and cost analyses.
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, security/monitoring, and fire/life‑safety systems.
• Familiarity with building code requirements and standard design/construction practices.
• Ability to interpret design drawings, construction specifications, contracts, schedules, and budget summaries; proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD (preferred).