Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Cumming Management Group•Pontoon Beach, IL

19h

About The Position

Cumming Group is recruiting a Project Manager to work on a ground-up data center construction project. The role monitors general contractors to ensure work is completed correctly, on time, and to the client’s standards. The Project Manager leads project teams, defines technical scope, manages budgets and conflict resolution, and maintains communication with the client through regular reporting. The position requires attendance during normal business hours.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction management.
Ability to manage and monitor team members’ activity in alignment with organizational goals.
Ability to delegate with clear instructions and provide ongoing feedback.
Ability to monitor metrics, course-correct, and hold self and others accountable.
Ability to provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
Ability to build relationships with peers, direct reports, and senior leaders.
Ability to create development opportunities and plans for direct reports and teams.
Creativity and resourcefulness in independently managing projects effectively in a compressed timeframe.
Ability to distinguish between the cause and effect of problems.
Effective active listening and clear, complete, and unambiguous written and oral communication.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

CCM certification.
PMP certification.
PE license.
AIA certification.
LEED certification.

Responsibilities

Lead a project team on a large project, multiple projects, or a whole program.
Define the technical scope of the project.
Coordinate, administer, and communicate project tasks to promote repeat business and favorable client references.
Review cost estimates.
Manage project-level conflict resolution.
Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
Facilitate and maintain communication with the client, including monthly, weekly, and daily reports.
Achieve the client’s objectives by successfully managing the client’s project, goals, and objectives.
Manage and monitor team members’ activity in alignment with organizational goals.
Delegate tasks with clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
Monitor metrics and course-correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable.
Provide feedback to senior leaders and communicate organizational direction to team members.
Build relationships with key internal resources, including peers, direct reports, and senior leaders.
Create development opportunities and plans for direct reports and teams, and provide ongoing feedback.
Independently manage projects effectively and resourcefully in a compressed timeframe.
Attend work during normal business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.