Project Manager - Data Center Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company • Tucson, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Manager for its Phoenix, Arizona Business Unit, based at a data center project in Tucson, Arizona. The Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing administrative and field construction activities to quality standards while maintaining relationships with project stakeholders. The role may oversee multiple medium-sized projects, one large project, or an assigned scope on a large, complex project. It requires leadership aligned with company standards and policies, shared goals, staff development, and building team morale and commitment.

Requirements

• At least five years of commercial construction experience, including project management experience.
• Experience managing others, with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring successfully.
• Industry-related college degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Business acumen, judgment, communication, leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptability, and analytical abilities.
• Experience with or ability to learn project management and scheduling software such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, or Asta.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Data center construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedules, identify and address long-lead items, update project plans, and initiate changes to maintain adherence.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
• Ensure the project safety plan is completed and communicated to the project team and subcontractors.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts.
• Manage the buy-out process.
• Detect constructability issues in project designs.
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurance, bonds, and change orders, and ensure adherence, including keeping work progress within scope.
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Travel package and compensation while on the project.
• Rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary products including critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

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