Area Operations Manager, Data Centers

Flatiron Construction Corp • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Area Operations Manager for Data Centers leads and delivers multiple large-scale data center civil infrastructure projects across multiple geographic areas while managing important client relationships. The role oversees site development, earthwork, concrete, underground utilities, paving, and associated civil scopes, typically delivered through joint ventures or partnerships with a vertical data center builder. The manager is responsible for planning and executing projects to meet or exceed financial and scheduling targets while maintaining high safety standards.

The position works with project owners, owner representatives, joint-venture partners, local leadership, project teams, human resources, and corporate departments. It manages project staffing, contracts, schedules, budgets, financial reviews, billing, change orders, claims, permitting, and subcontractor and vendor procurement. Frequent travel of more than 50% is required due to project locations.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• 10 or more years of experience managing construction teams.
• Experience managing heavy civil, site development, or greenfield industrial or mission-critical projects.
• Experience in construction, business, and financial risk management.
• Excellent client relationship management skills and experience.
• Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods, particularly heavy civil and infrastructure work.
• Proven ability to manage the claims process and negotiate with owners’ representatives regarding project issues.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams from different functions toward a common goal.
• Comprehensive understanding of and support for corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify top talent and implement growth opportunities and training.
• Flexibility to travel frequently, more than 50%, due to project locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with project owners, owner representatives, and joint-venture partners through partnering and regular communication.
• Coordinate with local leadership, project teams, and human resources to ensure projects are properly staffed.
• Manage contract requirements, including notices, change orders, disputes, and claims.
• Review project schedules monthly and ensure compliance with company and contract requirements, including coordination with vertical construction milestones.
• Monitor project quantities, costs, and budgets; review performance monthly to ensure profitability and minimize risk.
• Conduct monthly financial review meetings for each project in accordance with company financial reporting policies and procedures.
• Ensure billing requests are submitted accurately and on time, and proactively manage each project’s schedule of values.
• Ensure change orders or other payment mechanisms are in place before work begins.
• Evaluate project activities for compliance with government regulatory agencies and coordinate permitting requirements with agencies.
• Participate in subcontractor and vendor procurement.
• Coordinate company support through regular engagement with safety, finance, project controls, equipment, construction engineering, technical services, design management, and human resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
• Medical/Extended Health Care, dental, vision, and/or provincial medical coverage.
• Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed