Project Manager - Childress

IREN•Sweetwater, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider that builds, owns and operates data centers and GPU clusters, powered by 100% renewable energy. The Project Manager provides administrative and on-site support for delivery of a data center building, maintaining accurate project controls, documentation and reporting while supporting the Senior Project Managers’ trades and contracts in the field. The role reports to the Project Director and takes day-to-day direction from a Senior Project Manager. It is a field-based development path toward becoming a Senior Project Manager and trade owner, with daily on-site work alongside construction, procurement and engineering teams. The Project Manager develops project management skills across schedule, cost, risk, change, documentation and reporting, while learning a trade under experienced Senior Project Managers. The position supports project delivery from controls and contract administration through quality tracking, commissioning documentation and Operations handover. The role requires daily site attendance, flexibility in working hours, and travel to other IREN sites as needed.

Requirements

3 to 6 years in construction project engineering, project coordination or project controls.
Qualifications in an engineering discipline, construction management or a related field, or demonstrable experience in data center or industrial construction.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated ability to document and communicate project risks, schedule and budget clearly and consistently in written reports and in person to project leadership.
Experience in a fast-paced growth environment and a flexible approach to work hours and site-based work.
OSHA 30.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Project, Excel, Word and Outlook.
Clear criminal record check required.
Must provide own steel-toed work boots; all other PPE is supplied.
Must reliably commute to the project site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
Flexible approach to work hours and ability to travel to other IREN sites as needed.
Strong accountability, organization, multitasking and time-management skills across multiple contractors and workstreams.
Knowledge of project controls fundamentals, including schedule updates, cost tracking, reporting against planned and cost-to-complete, and risk register upkeep.
Document and file management skills, including RFI and submittal administration and knowledge of administrative procedures.
Clear written communication and ability to collaborate with contractors, consultants, procurement and engineering.
HSE and quality awareness, including support for a zero-harm culture and quality conformance on site.
Ability to manage pressure, respond constructively to feedback, improve work practices and systems, and deliver on commitments in line with IREN’s values.

Nice To Haves

Electrical trade knowledge: medium- and low-voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS and battery systems.
Mechanical trade knowledge: chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, hydronic and process piping, liquid cooling, HVAC and plumbing.
Civil/structural trade knowledge: site development, grading and drainage, foundations, structural steel, concrete, pavements and site utilities.
Controls and commissioning knowledge: BMS/EPMS, SCADA and controls; commissioning documentation and participation in integrated systems testing.
Data center or mission-critical project exposure.
PM certification such as CAPM, PMP or equivalent; highly regarded but not required.
Experience with project controls and document management tools such as Primavera P6, Procore or similar.
SAP familiarity.
Trade background, such as an apprenticeship, journeyman license or technical qualification relevant to one of the listed trades.

Responsibilities

Maintain schedule updates, budget tracking and cost-to-complete inputs in coordination with project controls.
Maintain accurate records of resources, including labor, timesheets, materials and subcontractors, and records of work completed.
Prepare weekly and monthly project reports for review by the Senior Project Manager and Project Director.
Present project status, risks and recommendations in project control meetings and to the Project Director.
Maintain the building risk register and track mitigation actions through closure.
Manage construction documentation storage and distribution so contractor scope and contractual obligations are clear to project personnel.
Maintain the RFI database, submittal logs, meeting minutes and action-item registers, and drive timely turnaround.
Support design and constructability reviews through IFC by tracking review comments and close-out.
Prepare change-order packages with supporting documentation for Senior Project Manager approval.
Review contractor pay applications against work completed and the schedule of values.
Support purchase-order and long-lead equipment tracking, including delivery dates against the schedule.
Log non-conformances and defects, track rectification through closure, and report status to Senior Project Managers.
Assemble handover manuals, as-built and commissioning documentation, and project records for Operations handover and archive.
Attend and support project control meetings, publish meeting schedules, and follow up on actions with contractors and suppliers.
Support inductions and training records for all personnel, including subcontractors, in accordance with company requirements.
Support a zero-harm culture and quality conformance on site; log safety observations and comply with IREN’s Risk, QA and HSE management systems.
Work alongside one or more Senior Project Managers on their trades and contracts to develop technical and contractor-management skills.
Complete an agreed trade development plan covering field time, contractor exposure, design and submittal review, and commissioning participation.
Progressively coordinate a trade in the field under Senior Project Manager direction.
Make administrative and process decisions within the role’s authority, and promptly escalate trade, commercial and HSE issues with a recommendation.
Communicate clearly in reports, meeting minutes and action items, and collaborate with contractors, consultants, procurement and engineering.
Contribute to project performance evaluations and lessons-learned workshops at building close-out.
Identify and implement improvements to project controls, documentation and reporting practices.

Benefits

Total compensation may include an annual incentive bonus and equity (long-term incentive).
Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate circumstances.
100% company-paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; 75% company-paid dependent coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Access to financial planning and legal services.
Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
Internal skills training and advancement pathways.
Professional development for certifications, continuing education or role-related training.
Company events and team-building activities.