Project Manager, Construction

STACK Infrastructure•Lancaster, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is an essential member of the Project Team, partnering with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager to coordinate communications with contractors and vendors and manage the day-to-day construction activities of a data center project. The role calls for a resilient problem-solver and collaborative internal operator who can work strategically and tactically, act decisively, communicate effectively, build cross-functional relationships, and maintain strong organization and attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to learn the data center construction business. The successful candidate will be curious, willing to take on new tasks, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment while adapting to change and uncertainty. The position is based onsite in Lancaster, Texas, at a job trailer or another STACK facility five days per week. Travel is minimal, at approximately one to two domestic trips per year. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a comprehensive background screening.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in construction or a related field, such as project management consulting, real estate development, or design/engineering.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a comprehensive background screening.
Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting timelines and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is preferred but not required.
Ground-up core and shell and fitout construction experience is preferred but not required.
A four-year degree in a related field, such as construction management, engineering, or architecture, is preferred but not required.
PMP or similar certifications are favorable but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular site observations, including job walks, problem-solving, safety, and QA/QC.
Monitor, track, and support the entitlements and permitting process.
Manage the design deliverables schedule, including tracking BOD deviations.
Coordinate with the design team on RFI and submittal tracking and responses.
Review and analyze construction schedules from general contractors and owner-direct vendors, and participate in regular updates to the project team's Owner Schedule.
Lead OFCI coordination, scheduling, and problem-solving efforts.
Coordinate with STACK Operations on MOPS.
Participate in commissioning activities and help drive issues to resolution.
Partner with STACK project leaders to resolve issues; collect and analyze data; follow up with vendors, suppliers, and general contractors for information; and update budgets, reports, and business cases.
Coordinate with the Project Cost Analyst to review and vet vendor and general contractor invoices, including evaluating percent complete.
Attend regular project meetings, keep and distribute minutes, and follow up on action items.
Assist with general contractor RFPs, proposals, bid leveling, and recommendations.
Assist in collecting and preparing data for Monthly Construction Reports, quarterly Board Meetings, and other ad hoc meetings, reports, and presentations.