Senior Construction Project Manager- Des Moines

Edged

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

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Job summary

Edged is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager based in Des Moines, IA. You will manage technical and cost-efficient execution of data center construction projects. You must have a minimum of 7 years' experience with complex construction projects valued at over $250M.

The role involves program management, financial controls, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring projects are delivered effectively while adhering to quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of seven years of experience managing complex construction projects valued at $250M+.
Experience across electrical, mechanical, controls, security, and networking utilities.
Expert-level experience with Primavera P6 scheduling and advanced analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead program management and oversight of data center construction projects.
Ensure program quality and manage requests for information during construction.
Coordinate with program managers to align project cash flow with budget.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

About Edged Data Centers

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour helps innovators develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in energy, water, and waste. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems.

Opportunity

Edged has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Project Manager, Platform Delivery, based in or willing to travel to Des Moines, IA. In this position, you will work directly with the Director of Construction and be responsible for managing the technical, cost-efficient, and fast-paced execution of Edged’s Des Moines-area data center construction programs, including new builds and ongoing platform expansion projects.

Atlanta represents a critical strategic hub within Edged’s North American footprint, with multiple hyperscale and colocation data center developments underway and planned. This role will play a key leadership function in delivering these projects successfully while ensuring alignment with Edged’s standards for quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

This position requires demonstrated experience in program management of complex construction projects and project controls, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

The Senior Construction Project Manager, Platform Delivery must be agile, professional, and comfortable operating in a rapidly scaling and evolving environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and capable of thinking strategically while executing tactically. Edged values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations as we expand our data center platform.

When it comes to staffing Edged, we are highly selective about the people we bring on board because our ecosystem depends on it.

Key Responsibilities

Include But Are Not Limited To

Program Leadership and Delivery
- Lead program management and oversight of construction-related activities for Des Moines-based data center new builds and platform expansion projects, including ownership of scope, schedule, and budget.
- Drive cost optimization and schedule acceleration while maintaining quality and operational integrity.
- Review constructability of electrical, mechanical, and building systems associated with new Atlanta data center developments and platform optimization initiatives.
- Create program scopes, define equipment requirements, support RFP development, assist in General Contractor selection, and support capital approval processes.

Construction Execution and Technical Oversight
- Ensure overall program quality, including participation in commissioning, integrated systems testing, and readiness validation.
- Manage and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction and coordinate with engineering teams and construction partners.
- Record, track, and report key program metrics to internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Manage multiple concurrent programs across Edged’s Des Moines platform, including ground-up construction and capital improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and support continuous improvement across scheduling, cost management, risk mitigation, and change management functions.

Financial and Program Controls
- Coordinate with Regional Senior Program Managers to ensure Des Moines project cash flow aligns with budget and baseline expectations.
- Support preparation and analysis of owner change orders and assess schedule and cost impacts.
- Coordinate monthly billing processes and financial tracking.
- Develop, manage, and analyze complex cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6.
- Perform schedule risk analysis, including Monte Carlo analysis, time impact analysis, critical path analysis, and resource leveling.

Project Systems and Reporting
- Ensure Autodesk Construction Cloud and related project data platforms remain current for Atlanta programs.
- Produce periodic program performance reports for leadership review.
- Support capital forecasting and ensure alignment with platform delivery objectives.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a leader within the Platform Delivery team and across internal and external project stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with design teams, contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, and operations teams supporting Des Moines facilities.
- Travel to Atlanta-area project sites and other Edged facilities as required to support constructability reviews, startup testing, commissioning, and project execution.

Skills & Requirements

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing complex construction projects valued at $250M+, preferably in mission-critical or digital infrastructure environments.
Five (5) years of experience across electrical, mechanical, controls, security, fire/life safety, networking/fiber, utilities, preconstruction, execution, and project closeout.
Demonstrated success managing project cost, schedule, and program performance on large-scale developments.

Specific Skills / Abilities
- Direct experience supporting design or construction of large-scale data center facilities (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise environments).
- Strong vendor, contractor, and subcontractor negotiation and management experience.
- Experience delivering fast-track design-build projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary internal and external teams.
- Expert-level experience with Primavera P6 scheduling and advanced schedule analysis techniques.
- Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar project management platforms preferred.

EEO Statement

Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Total Rewards Statement

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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