Senior Project Manager Data Center Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Center Construction in Richmond, VA. This role involves managing all aspects of project execution, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management, particularly in data centers, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive pay, a rewarding bonus program, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employer-Paid Disability Programs

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in project construction management.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven history of leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and oversee multiple projects.
• Negotiate contracts and manage financial assessments.
• Ensure project safety plans are communicated and adhered to.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

JDE

Asta

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The Weitz Company is hiring an a Senior Project Manager to be located on data center projects for the Mission Critical Business Unit.

The Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• Manage buy-out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years’ of extensive field and project construction management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills:
• Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong negotiation skills
• Business acumen and relationship building skills
• Technology:
• Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
• Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.
• Training will be provided on company standards.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
  
  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Management

• Industries

  Construction

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