Data Center Construction Manager - Owners Rep

Pkaza•Austin, TX

21h

About The Position

This position is an Owner’s Representative role supporting mission-critical data center construction projects. The Construction Project Manager manages all aspects of assigned projects on the company’s behalf, providing leadership to contractors and vendors and ensuring projects are delivered on budget and on time, with scope and quality aligned to company design standards and project objectives. The role involves managing multiple projects, detailed administrative and financial work, and travel to project sites as needed. Projects are located in Austin, Texas, and other listed locations across Texas, Indiana, Virginia, Oregon, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio.

Requirements

Experience managing data center construction projects as an owner or general contractor.
Experience managing a budget.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in the data center construction industry.
Client-facing, client relationship, and client management skills.
Familiarity with the design process for building systems in data center and mission-critical projects.
Solid construction project management experience.
Effective communication skills, including email, phone, and face-to-face communication.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Strong administrative skills.
Computer proficiency, including MS Project, Excel, and Oracle Primavera P6.

Nice To Haves

A BA/BS degree.
Participation in professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7x24 Exchange, PTC, DatacenterDynamics/DCD, Uptime, iMasons, or Bisnow.
AutoCAD proficiency.
Previous military experience or military veteran status, particularly experience involving electrical or mechanical systems, power generation, power production, or generator technology.

Responsibilities

Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to manage day-to-day activities affecting delivery of critical facilities construction projects.
Ensure contractors and vendors meet their day-to-day project responsibilities.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Negotiate vendor contracts as needed.
Create and manage project schedules.
Develop project plans covering project scope and size, costs, budgets, schedules, timelines, and change orders.
Assist with reporting and requests for proposals to contractors.
Deliver Built to Suit projects, emphasizing value engineering.
Ensure company project-delivery standards are applied consistently by project participants.
Manage contract financial matters, including progress billing, rental equipment, income, and expenses, while protecting the company’s interests and maintaining client relationships.
Represent the company in project meetings.
Serve as a key liaison with managers of company departments.
Maintain logs needed to track project progress.