Senior Data Center Construction Project Lead

American Real Estate Partners LLC; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

AREP, headquartered in the Greater Washington area, seeks a Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction to lead turnkey data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning at on-site Ashburn, VA. You will coordinate GC, MEP, architects, engineers and vendors to ensure scope, schedule, budget and quality meet investor expectations.

You\'ll manage documentation, risk, change orders, contracts, and ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction or development project management experience on mission-critical or technically complex commercial construction projects.
• Proficiency in construction contracts, cost controls, scheduling, and change management.
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivering projects to approved cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Proficient in executing project level Sustainability plans, including PUE/WUE metrics.
• Clear communicator with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a turnkey data center construction project from preconstruction through commissioning and client handover.
• Own day-to-day project execution activities with general contractors, MEP trade partners, architects, engineers, and key vendors.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive project documentation including development agreements, permits, drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, and closeout materials.
• Develop, manage, and track project schedules; identify risks and deviations and report to senior leadership with solutions.
• Lead project meetings, plan agendas, document minutes, and track action items to resolution.
• Manage project budgets with accounting, acquisitions, asset management, and leadership; review cost-to-complete forecasts and variances.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders; assess scope, cost, and schedule impacts prior to approval.
• Oversee construction contract administration including paying applications and lien releases; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Implement project controls, change management processes, and communication plans to prevent scope creep and manage risk.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure safety, quality, and contractual compliance.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Cost controls

Change management

stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Primavera P6

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

AREP, headquartered in the Greater Washington area, seeks a Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction to lead turnkey data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning at on-site Ashburn, VA. You will coordinate GC, MEP, architects, engineers and vendors to ensure scope, schedule, budget and quality meet investor expectations.

You\'ll manage documentation, risk, change orders, contracts, and ensure safety and quality.