Sr Project Manager, CX

CPG; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead commissioning across multiple data center projects in a fully remote capacity. The role requires independent leadership, strong oversight of budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination, and a deep understanding of MEP systems and construction management.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in construction management or equivalent, 10+ years in CX/MEP projects, and preferably Datacenter experience with PMP credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction management or equivalent.
• 10+ years of construction/CX project management experience.
• MEP construction management experience required.
• Datacenter experience preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive multiple data center commissioning projects.
• Develop budgets, allocate resources, and track spend.
• Manage design phases, meetings, and milestones.
• Coordinate with design-build contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, and vendor contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

RFP development

Stakeholder coordination

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent

PMP certification (preferred)

10+ years of construction/CX project management experience

Datacenter experience preferred

MEP construction management experience required

Tools

PROCORE

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

TITLE: Senior Project Manager – Commissioning

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION SUMMMARY:

As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for providing overall leadership and driving success of multiple facets of data center projects. The position covers all aspects of commissioning. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• RFP development and budgeting
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
• Managing all design phases and documents
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Oversight of physical construction activities
• Participation in commissioning
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress
• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
• Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management’s discretion

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience (Desired)

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
• PMP is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in managing construction and/or CX projects required
• Datacenter experience is preferred
• Experience in MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement

Computer Skills

• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficient in PROCORE

Certificates And Licenses

• No certificates or licenses required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise one or more Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Assistant PM or combination of various roles

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pre Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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