Data Hall Construction Manager/Owners Representative

Turner & Townsend•Cedar Rapids, IA

22h•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center/Data Hall Project Manager leads the installation, oversight, and project management of new-build data centers. The role oversees vendor compliance with construction agreements and manages project budgets and schedules. It requires strong knowledge of MEP construction management and a track record of managing capital projects. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. The role works with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional partners and may include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and 3–5 years of related project experience, or 10 or more years of related mechanical experience without a degree.
Technical project management or coordination experience in mission-critical or industrial facilities project management.
Currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to operate standard office suite applications.
Some knowledge of BIM or ACC and P6, and ability to assist with cost and issue management.

Responsibilities

Work with contractors and the A&E design team to establish the master project timeline based on the critical path and key achievements.
Review and assist the Construction, Commissioning, and Owners Teams with technical implementation of data hall systems, including hot aisle containment, mechanical cooling, and server floor infrastructure, coordinating airside and waterside work for hyperscale data centers.
Support contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations.
Coordinate design team activities.
Coordinate constructability reviews of project documents.
Provide or gather cost estimates with subcontractors and other vendors for scope gaps and changes.
Manage cost and change control, including reviewing, negotiating, and recommending change orders; handling submittals, RFIs, invoices, payments, and lien releases.
Coordinate and manage owner-direct vendors in collaboration with supply chain and consultants.
Periodically confirm safe construction practices by the general contractor and vendors.
Initiate the closeout process, typically two to three months before project completion, with the Document Control team and establish timelines and responsibilities.
Establish closeout documentation requirements and ensure receipt of required documents, including warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals.
Ensure punch-list, completion, and final-completion processes through the onsite construction management team.