Senior Project Manager - Data Centers

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

Colliers Project Leaders is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, focusing on data center construction projects in Ashburn, VA. This role involves overseeing large scale projects and ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules, while collaborating with various stakeholders including contractors and clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, along with 6+ years of project management experience and specific expertise in data center construction. We're committed to offering a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits to our staff.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience is required.
• Experience with large scale construction projects is essential.
• Strong relationship management skills with contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large scale construction projects.
• Participate in budget and schedule meetings.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management experience

Data center construction experience

Knowledge of MEP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Colliers Project Leaders is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Owner's Rep team in Ashburn, VA; Portland, OR; Atlanta, GA; & Miami, FL.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all activities, related to the delivery of the assigned datacenter construction project. You'll act as a liaison both internally and externally for construction services by interacting with Design Managers, personnel, clientele, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.

Colliers Project Leaders seek dynamic and driven individuals to join our team. Colliers Project Leaders has a continually growing portfolio of large-scale capital projects serving both private and public clients in multiple sectors throughout the US. We seek highly qualified individuals with an architecture, engineering, or construction background to join our existing team of talented project managers. Our ideal candidates have the desire to lead successful programs or projects and help our amazing clients improve their built environment.

If you’re looking to join a great team and take on the challenges and rewards that come with this role, then we want to hear from you! Come grow with us in your new career.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large scale construction projects that range from site development, ground up construction, data center buildouts and customer fit-outs.
• Knowledgeable in base building and tenant MEP systems and managing the design and implementation of these systems.
• Establish and maintain strong relationship with our general contractors, key subcontractors, equipment vendors and other consultants.
• Review all budgeting and scheduling deliverables for content and quality, drawing quality and adherence to internal budget and schedule goals. Act as a subject matter expert in construction matters with the business in evaluating potential customer leases and ongoing construction projects.
• Participate and lead budget and schedule meeting reviews with construction team personnel.
• Discuss discipline and project objectives, requirements and budgets with clientele, design staff, and senior leadership.
• Create and maintain project budgets and schedules for multiple sites in various stages of design/construction. Evaluate impacts of specific customer requirements.
• Provide oversight and assistance with ongoing construction projects. Escalate as needed for any project issues that arise.
• Personally, conduct or delegate job-site observations to ensure projects are adhering to budget and schedule targets.
• Participate in reviews with consultants and government agencies to properly coordinate the entitlements necessary for permitting/construction approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of data center construction experience.
• General Contracting, Construction Management, Equipment Vendor or Architecture Experience preferred.
• Extensive familiarity and working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting and cost controls.
• Working technical knowledge of MEP systems and how data centers operate.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

We want to help you Accelerate Your Success!