TFO Project Manager

Applied Digital Corporation•Center, ND

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms. We are: Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution. Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers. Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards. At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Requirements

Understanding of construction project management, cost control, contract administration, change management, and CPM scheduling.
Strong understanding of data center TFO systems and the interfaces among construction, commissioning, operations, and tenant technology deployment.
Ability to manage large, fast-paced project budgets and communicate forecast, contingency, allowance, and change status clearly.
Proficiency reading drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, pay applications, change requests, and commissioning plans.
Experience managing contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders without relying solely on direct authority.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, project management platforms, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Executive-ready written and verbal communication with sound judgment and timely escalation skills.
Proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented leadership style.
7+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including responsibility for budget, schedule, contracts, and project reporting.
Experience with GMP contracts, change management, pay applications, procurement, commissioning, and project closeout required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
Project management experience on data center, mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, or complex MEP-intensive projects preferred.
Owner-side project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the campus-based owner representative and primary point of accountability for assigned TFO projects.
Lead project kickoffs, weekly TFO coordination, owner-contractor meetings, cost reviews, schedule reviews, risk reviews, and tenant-facing construction updates.
Coordinate with the Campus Director and Customer Delivery team to maintain alignment on tenant commitments, decisions, and communication.
Establish clear responsibilities, decision paths, action tracking, and escalation protocols across the project team.
Maintain alignment between TFO execution, the base building, campus infrastructure, Operations, technology deployment, and commissioning activities.
Own the approved TFO project budget, commitments, forecasts, cash flow, contingency, allowances, and projected final cost.
Partner with Cost Controls to maintain accurate cost reports, variance explanations, and executive-level financial updates.
Review invoices and pay applications for scope, progress, supporting documentation, contract compliance, and budget alignment.
Lead project change control, including early identification, pricing review, funding source, approval routing, documentation, and incorporation into the forecast.
Manage contractor and consultant performance against executed agreements and ensure unapproved scope is not incorporated into billing.
Coordinate audits, commercial reconciliations, and financial closeout with Finance, Procurement, Cost Controls, and third-party reviewers.
Own the weekly TFO schedule management process and maintain alignment with the integrated master schedule and tenant milestones.
Review contractor schedule updates, milestone variance, critical path, float, procurement dates, design releases, commissioning activities, and recovery plans.
Coordinate with the TFO Superintendent on field progress, daily constraints, look-ahead planning, manpower, quality, logistics, and inspection readiness.
Maintain project risk, issue, decision, and action logs with clear owners and required resolution dates.
Prepare concise weekly reporting covering scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, procurement, commissioning, tenant decisions, and required escalations.
Coordinate contractor, consultant, and owner-furnished procurement requirements against required-on-job dates and field installation sequences.
Work with Design and contractors to monitor RFIs, submittals, design changes, bulletins, and scope clarifications that may affect cost or schedule.
Ensure requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, change documents, and supporting approvals are initiated and tracked in a timely manner.
Facilitate coordination among designers, installing contractors, equipment vendors, Commissioning, Operations, and tenant representatives.
Confirm project records are complete, current, and retained in the appropriate systems of record.
Integrate commissioning, testing, early access, tenant deployment, substantial completion, and Ready for Service requirements into the project execution plan.
Coordinate with Commissioning and the TFO Superintendent to resolve readiness constraints and close quality or testing deficiencies.
Lead delivery of closeout requirements, including as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, training records, spare parts, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
Coordinate financial closeout, final invoices, commitment closure, claims resolution, and final cost reconciliation.
Capture lessons learned and provide feedback to the TFO Preconstruction Manager and portfolio teams.