Data Center Construction Project Manager

Worldwide Mission Critical•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) acts as the Owner’s Representative for mission-critical data center construction projects. The PM manages the Owner’s design and engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, overseeing construction, project budgets and schedules, change-order avoidance, construction quality, contract administration, and Owner meetings. The role also supports project due diligence, potential-site assessments, contract negotiations, and requests for proposals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of relevant construction or project management experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant construction or project management experience.
Experience with construction contract administration.
Knowledge of related construction practices.
Strong general computing skills.
Strong proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail.
Ability to motivate contractors through communication and contract knowledge to achieve Owner and project goals.
Ability to direct troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex or unusual construction problems.
Ability to plan and organize internal and external resources.
Willingness to take on responsibilities with a commitment to perform.
Flexibility to adhere to unique Owner requests.
Ability to facilitate meetings and track action items.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mission-critical environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Represent the Owner professionally and ethically and add value to data center construction projects, aiming to meet or exceed industry standards.
Mitigate change orders, ensure construction is performed properly, and minimize the Owner’s risk.
Ensure contractors perform and provide deliverables in accordance with construction agreements and contracts.
Monitor daily site construction activities, work schedules, and equipment and material deliveries.
Review design-phase submittals, drawings, reports, and other contractor documents; interpret them and provide feedback to help prevent construction issues.
Regularly report construction progress, budget status, and schedule status to the Owner and company leadership, verbally and in written reports.
Manage and finalize contract processes and documents, including RFIs and change orders, and prepare them for management review and approval.
Review, verify, and approve contractor progress billings; initially evaluate payment applications for accuracy against actual construction status.
Review contractor commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work and reporting.
Coordinate internal and external engineering support and direct Owner’s consultants as needed.
Work with the Owner’s operations staff, asset manager, and O&M provider to facilitate field visits and document review in preparation for substantial completion and the commercial operation date.
Represent the Owner and coordinate site tours for investors, utility representatives, and others as needed.
Assist with cash-flow forecasting and payment-request processing, and represent the Owner in contract and payment discussions with contractors.
Support or lead construction contract negotiations.
Provide technical, clerical, and other support for producing RFPs.
Perform due diligence on new project opportunities and assess potential project sites.
Facilitate meetings and track action items.