Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring an Electrical Project Manager to join our Mission Critical team working on a hyperscale data center project in Port Washington, WI. The Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing multiple small projects, a single medium sized project or an assigned scope on a larger, complex project, with minimal oversight. This role will collaborate with the Project Superintendent and manage all administrative and field construction activities related to the assigned project(s). The Project Manager typically reports to the Senior Project Manager or Project Executive. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

An industry-related bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of five (5) years of construction project management experience is required.
Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta, etc.).
A qualified candidate will demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, project management and analytical skills. They should also show strong negotiation, leadership, business acumen, client relation and decision making abilities.

Nice To Haves

Data center industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders
Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
Assist with preconstruction efforts
Manage buy-out process
Detect constructability issues with project design
Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
Perform other duties as assigned