Project Manager, Data Center Construction

Project Manager, Data Center Construction

Apply for the Project Manager, Data Center Construction role at Cologix, Inc.

This role is based in the Vancouver, BC area and requires overseeing construction projects across all phases.

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• Manage the day-to-day construction activities on multiple projects to ensure they are completed within schedule and under budget.
• Lead a team of external construction project managers.
• Coordinate internal resources to support supply chain management for owner-furnished equipment and resources.
• Advocate safety as a number one priority on the job site and enforce compliance with company and job site safety plans, policies, and all safety-related regulations.
• Lead establishing entitlements to support data center developments including building permits and all other specific local AHJ processes and required approvals for construction.
• Identify expedited permit opportunities and work with local jurisdictions to enable needed timelines. Source local experts and develop key relationships to support.
• Work with construction team project managers on needed permit dates and coordinate with construction teams as appropriate.
• Work with design and construction teams to provide schedules needed to achieve project milestones.
• Create and build relationships that enhance the ability of Cologix to be an industry leader.
• Work with the internal and external teams to enhance processes and protocols.
• Be a capable, proven team player that fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Expect strong planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partner.
• Assist in the preparation of construction and development estimates for the project and prepare project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Lead the project team in preparing project planning and organize and conduct pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Participate in value engineering services as appropriate, negotiation and preparation of project scopes of work and contracts.
• Review plans and specifications and determine their completeness and consistency and plan the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Oversee the contractor’s material and equipment procurement, buyout, and submittals. Ensure budgets are maintained and procurement aligns with the construction schedule.
• Monitor the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the contractors and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiate change orders and manage the resulting cost and budget impact.
• Review and approve monthly pay requests.
• Control the payment of project design and construction costs based on document review and approval. Coordinate with the accounting for payments and lien releases and lead regular job cost reviews.
• Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure coordination of vendors and contractor commissioning teams to achieve turnover to customers.
• Coordinate all final close out procedures for the project as delivered by the contractor, including as-built drawings, close out, and letter of substantial completion.
• Continuously track project costs, allowances, and contingencies within the financial software.
• Be able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level.
• Provide data-driven action plans for executive decision making to manage and effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making.
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership.

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction / construction management.
• 5+ years of experience with mission-critical industry.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically for project and team needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based commissioning software, and financial management software platforms.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We…