Data Center Construction - Junior Project Manager Cost Focus

MGAC•Columbus, OH

3d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

MGAC is hiring a Junior Project Manager for its Critical Environments team, with a cost focus. The team manages construction projects such as data centers and hospitals, acting as the owner’s representative to resolve issues, manage conflicts, and guide informed decisions. This role requires local support and approximately four days per week onsite in Columbus, Ohio, subject to client needs. The position offers responsibility for high-visibility projects and opportunities to grow within an expanding practice with a strong project pipeline. The Project Manager will independently manage the full scope of projects while also managing components of other projects. The role includes leading teams and overseeing schedules, scopes, budgets, project risks, contingency planning, and recovery planning. It also involves financial and contract management, client relationship management, requirements gathering, and collaboration with clients, design professionals, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Requirements

At least 3 years of construction project management experience and a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline.
At least 2 years of construction cost management experience.
At least 2 years of experience managing critical environment construction projects, such as data centers, laboratories, or hospitals.
MEP experience in ground-up construction.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ambition and a focus on construction and project management, with an interest in growing a career in a modern and energetic business.

Responsibilities

Independently manage the full scope of projects while simultaneously managing components of other projects.
Mentor and lead teams while managing project schedule, scope, and budget.
Lead project risk management, contingency planning, and schedule and budget recovery planning.
Achieve and maintain the client’s vision as a trusted partner.
Ensure timely invoicing and collection.
Identify and secure additional-services opportunities.
Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, A&E professionals, contractors/general contractors, vendors, and other teams.
Anticipate project and team risks and solve complex challenges and conflicts.
Conduct requirements gathering and needs assessments.