Senior Data Center Construction Project Lead

Worldwide Mission Critical LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Mission Critical LLC is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to serve as Owner’s Representative for mission-critical data center projects, leading design through commissioning and coordinating design, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedule, quality, risk, and client communication, with a focus on minimizing Owner risk, avoiding change orders, and delivering projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in construction or project management.
• Experience with construction contract administration and related practices.
• Prior experience in mission-critical or data center environments preferred; utility electricity generation a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Act as Owner’s representative, adding value to the construction of data centers that meet or exceed industry standards while representing the Owner professionally and ethically at all times.
• Monitor daily construction activities at the project site, including scheduling of work and delivery of equipment and materials.
• Review submittals, drawings, and reports during the project design phase to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact construction.
• Track and report on work progress, budget status, and schedule status regularly to the Owner and company leadership in both verbal and written report form.
• Manage and finalize contract documents such as RFIs and change orders, preparing them for management review and approval.
• Review, verify, and approve contractor progress billings and provide initial evaluation of all contractor payment applications to ensure accuracy relative to actual project construction status.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and processing of payment requests; represent Owner in contract and payment discussions with contractors.
• Review all commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work and reporting completed by contractors; coordinate internal and external engineering support as needed.
• Work with Owner’s operations staff, asset manager, and O&M provider to facilitate field visits and document review in anticipation of substantial completion and commercial operation date.
• Manage internal project team to produce client deliverables and prioritize Owner site representative activities and inspections to monitor contractor performance.
• Represent Owner and coordinate site tours as needed for investors, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Provide support for and/or lead construction contract negotiations and RFP production.
• Perform due diligence tasks on new project opportunities and conduct site assessments of potential projects.
• Coordinate with and direct Owner’s consultants as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work to mitigate change orders and ensure construction is undertaken properly with Owner’s risk minimized at every stage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Willing to travel

10+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Worldwide Mission Critical LLC is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to serve as Owner’s Representative for mission-critical data center projects, leading design through commissioning and coordinating design, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedule, quality, risk, and client communication, with a focus on minimizing Owner risk, avoiding change orders, and delivering projects on time.