Travel-Ready Data Center Project Manager

Layton Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, management and execution of assigned construction projects, potentially handling multiple at once.

You will maximize profitability, ensure quality and safety standards, and meet owner expectations while coordinating with stakeholders, vendors and the project team. This role requires solid PM experience in data center projects and a strong understanding of contracts and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum of four or more years project management experience within Data Center Construction.
• Has a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Understands estimating concepts and contractual language to protect the company.
• Reads and understands plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
• Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
• Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts.
• Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the project superintendent.
• Obtains plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency.
• Assists business development personnel as requested.
• Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project's budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Monitors the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
• Evaluates the schedule as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
• Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval. Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
• Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Interacts with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
• Directs organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
• Participates in PM training.
• Interacts with all company departments to ensure company policy and procedures are carried out and corporate objectives achieved.
• Uses tact to maintain relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials and the general public.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Plan/blueprint reading

Estimating concepts

Contract language

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Layton Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, management and execution of assigned construction projects, potentially handling multiple at once.

You will maximize profitability, ensure quality and safety standards, and meet owner expectations while coordinating with stakeholders, vendors and the project team. This role requires solid PM experience in data center projects and a strong understanding of contracts and cost control.