PROJECT MANAGER

CARROLL DANIEL CONSTRUCTION CO • Savannah, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Carroll Daniel Construction is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the primary company representative responsible for the overall direction, coordination, execution, and financial performance of mission-critical construction projects, particularly in data centers. This role leads all project activities including contract administration, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data center construction, including critical systems such as electrical, mechanical, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning processes. The Project Manager must maintain a relentless focus on client satisfaction, operational excellence, and delivering complex projects in high-performance environments.

Requirements

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 4 to 6 years of experience in leadership positions on projects of various sizes preferred, or a minimum of 6 years of field experience in leading construction projects of various sizes; 1 - 2 years in preconstruction preferred.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., CMIC, Egnyte, Fieldwire, Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
• Personal Leadership: Has a desire to improve in all aspects.
• Problem solving: Implements solutions that work.
• Results Driven: Does not require any follow up.
• Establishes Priorities: Does not need hand holding.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Adjusts with the demands of the project.
• Decision Making/Judgement: Always aligned with CDCC Core Values.
• Proactive Customer Focus: Figures out ways to create customer following.
• Leads in Resolving Conflict: Does not let items go unresolved.
• Listen, Watch, Learn.
• Innovative/Solutions Oriented: Thinks creatively to solve problems.
• Accepts Supervision and Constructive Criticism: Is confident in the role.
• Mentors others: Creates an environment that people benefit through exposure to work experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of data center construction, including critical systems such as electrical, mechanical, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages projects budget and helps coordinate the development of GMPs or Lump Sum proposals.
• Knows and understands the requirements of owners contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
• Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (CMIC) on time.
• Manages the risk on each project which includes ensuring all contracts, insurance, NOC, NTC, Pre-Qualification of Subcontractors is in compliance with CDCC Way.
• Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the projects budget including General Conditions for the project, contingencies, etc.
• Takes ownership of process of the quality of budget estimates/deliverables to client.
• Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process.
• Coordinates and conducts the Project Start-Up meeting to ensure a thorough hand-off from Pre-Construction.
• Collaborates with Ops Manager or DM, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a complete construction schedule.
• Develops a responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and manages the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services).
• Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.
• Responsible for daily project administration and operations.
• Holds weekly team meetings to create alignment of expectations and understanding of needs.
• Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out checklist.
• Reviews with project staff and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow-up plans.
• Ensures and attends proper periodic jobsite morning, planning, progress, and close out meetings are being conducted with other project staff.
• Will sometimes require the leading of such meetings along with meeting minutes and follow up.
• Compare jobsite progress to schedule, compare actual versus estimated cost on a monthly basis in CMIC, check compliance with plans and specifications, review any problems, and verify the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and Carroll Daniel guidelines.
• Analyze change proposals from subcontractors before submittal to the owner for accuracy, delay impact and scope; coordinate any proposals with Ops Manager or DM as needed.
• Manage the project closeout process to help settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.
• Helps team manage Safety on the project.
• Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary.
• Ensures that all understand performance standards and expectations.
• Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, risk management, training, and quality control.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customers expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Proactively seeks new business opportunities through relationships acquired on each project.
• Behaviors are in alignment with our Core Values, Purpose and Vision.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Takes full ownership of personal career development through on-the-job training, CDCC Way training programs and assists in the development of Project Engineers, APMs, Interns / Co-Ops.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company offers a strong foundation of integrity, a forward-thinking work environment, and treats employees like family.
• Training provided for all employees.
• Commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Background screening, drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level