Senior Project Manager, Construction & Development

CyrusOne; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking an experienced project manager to lead major construction projects within mission-critical data centers. The role requires 7+ years of experience in heavy construction and a proven ability to manage project finances while effectively coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will engage in daily project challenges, oversee project budgets, and participate in crucial meetings. Join CyrusOne and contribute to innovative data center solutions across the United States.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mission-critical data center development and heavy construction.
• Proven track record of leading project teams and managing project finances.
• Hands-on approach to daily project challenges with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and permitting of major projects.
• Manage project budgets and conduct weekly project status meetings.
• Lead construction and development of major projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Project Finance Management

Communication Skills

Construction Negotiation

Stakeholder Coordination

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Quality Control

Negotiation Skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Support planning and permitting of major projects.
• Collaborate with Procurement to develop and issue RFPs for General Contractors.
• Prepare capital expenditure presentations for Director review.
• Negotiate contracts with Commissioning Agents (CxA), third‑party testing vendors, General Contractors, and Subcontractors.
• Manage and maintain project budgets, providing weekly updates for Director review.
• Lead the construction and development of major projects from inception to completion.
• Assist Project Development teams with utility coordination efforts.
• Participate in Owner‑Architect‑Contractor (OAC) meetings, as well as Low Voltage (LV) and Owner‑Furnished, Contractor‑Installed (OFCI) meetings.
• Implement new recycling and sustainability programs for use during construction.
• Oversee the documentation lifecycle for design‑build projects.
• Manage technical, contractual, and procurement requirements throughout project execution.
• Conduct and lead weekly project status meetings, preparing detailed status reports.
• Oversee engineers, subcontractors and vendors during pre‑construction, commissioning (Cx), and project closeout phases.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working in mission‑critical data center development, general construction, and heavy MEP systems construction.
• Experience leading construction project teams, including third‑party owner’s project managers, subcontractors, and the General Contractor, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, and execution.
• Strong ability to manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.
• Ability to monitor and enforce project schedules, safety, and quality control.
• Hands‑on approach, willing to engage in daily project challenges and problem solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with multiple stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, including internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to project sites and key locations.
• Preferred: Experience with at least two disciplines within the construction industry (e.g., General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design).
• Experience working in multi‑megawatt data center construction and large‑scale infrastructure projects, including phased fit‑out projects.
• Experience with commissioning efforts, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to operational readiness.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
• Experience managing multiple high‑volume projects simultaneously, typically overseeing three to four projects with interdependent milestones.
• Experience managing programs with concurrent projects across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to senior management, vendors, and public officials.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other state or local laws.

As a Federal Contractor, CyrusOne is required to participate in the E‑Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.