Data Center Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment through active participation in site planning with job hazard analysis reviews and approvals, on‑site toolbox talks, and conducting site walks with the project team.
• Responsible for execution of the project throughout its life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements.
• Conduct and document operational project meetings (Hand‑Off Meeting, Kick‑Off Meeting, etc.) with appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Negotiate and prepare vendor and subcontractor agreements in alignment with project estimates.
• Evaluate submittals to ensure they reflect the contract drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate quality assurance and quality control with appropriate personnel to meet company and project requirements.
• Manage the coordination of the project’s scope through the Building Information Management Department with assistance from the appropriate quality control personnel and project supervision.
• Set up the financial structure of the project, including equipment, labor, materials, other direct job costs, and subcontracts for leadership approval.
• Conduct monthly project cost reviews, capturing any deviations from the financial setup or schedule early while keeping all project team members and leadership informed to aid in beating project schedule and budgetary goals.
• Manage the project’s Accounts Receivables by developing the pay‑applications schedule of value to ensure timely and accurate billings and collection of payments to maintain a positive cash position.
• Manage the project’s Accounts Payables by working with Accounting and Legal Departments to ensure subcontractors and vendors are paid in a timely fashion and all risks associated with payments are mitigated.
• Obtain and coordinate appropriate lien waivers, state notifications, tax documentation, and permits for the project.
• Ensure the project’s budget and scope are always aligned through the change management process.
• Daily project requirements include but are not limited to: attend job‑site meetings, schedule deliveries, perform project site documentation, review job‑site labor reports with supervision, tool/equipment rental requisition, coordinate job progress, material and consumables requisitions, prepare and track requests for information, assist supervision with permitting and inspections, approve vendor/sub‑invoices, status reports, monthly billings and collections.
• Build and maintain strong relations with internal team members, the customer, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Monitor status of Risk Management items, including Notices to Proceed, contract agreement (including change orders), insurance policies, and bonds.
• Handle close‑out documents including operations and maintenance manuals, equipment start‑up documents, as‑built requirements, warranty letters, and owner‑training items.
• Manage all warranty work falling within contractual obligations if applicable.
• Coordinate the start‑up and commissioning processes with the project team members, subcontractors, the customer, and any other external party involved to ensure compliance in a timely manner.
• Work a 50+ hour week.

• Experience in hyperscale data center construction.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design and/or project management, mechanical construction, or facilities management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of construction technologies, scheduling, equipment, materials, and methods, and financial management.
• Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and has the willingness to address challenges, resolve issues, and motivate others while maintaining relationships.