Sr. Project Manager/Owner’s Rep, Development
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data center development projects from design through commissioning and turnover. This role serves as the primary owner representative, accountable for project safety, quality, schedule, budget, and stakeholder management. The Senior Project Manager oversees consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects meet customer commitments, operational requirements, and company objectives. This individual proactively manages project risks, financial performance, and executive reporting while mentoring junior project team members and driving process improvements across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of project management experience in construction, development, or mission-critical environments.
- General contracting, owner's representative, or developer-side experience required.
- Data center experience strongly preferred.
- Experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of construction management, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
- Proficiency in Yardi, Procore, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and related software.
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong business acumen and experience presenting to executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent development and construction projects from inception through completion.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial reporting using Yardi, Procore, and related tools.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, identify risks, and implement recovery plans when needed.
- Oversee design development and ensure alignment with lease commitments, operational requirements, and project objectives.
- Lead procurement efforts, contract negotiations, change order management, and consultant/vendor selection.
- Monitor construction progress, safety performance, quality standards, and commissioning activities.
- Prepare and present executive-level project reporting, including budget, schedule, and risk updates.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure project alignment.
- Mentor Project Managers, Coordinators, and other project team members.
- Support the development and implementation of project management best practices and standards.
- Travel as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
