Construction Project Manager – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily construction operations across multiple projects to ensure they stay on schedule and within budget.

• Direct a team of external construction project managers.

• Collaborate with internal resources to support Supply Chain management for Owner Furnished equipment and resources.

• Promote safety as the top priority on the jobsite, enforcing compliance with company safety plans, policies, and all related regulations.

• Lead the process of securing entitlements for data center developments, including building permits and other local AHJ processes and approvals necessary for construction.

• Identify opportunities for expedited permits and engage with local jurisdictions to facilitate timelines. Build relationships with local experts for support.

• Collaborate with construction project managers to establish necessary permit dates and ensure coordination with construction teams as needed.

• Partner with design and construction teams to create schedules that meet project milestones.

• Foster relationships that strengthen Cologix's position as an industry leader.

• Work with internal and external teams to improve processes and protocols.

• Be a capable and proven team player who thrives in both internal and external team environments.

• Exhibit strong planning abilities, leading through influence and acting as a proactive partner.

• Assist in preparing construction and development estimates for projects, along with project budgets and unit cost reports.

• Guide the project team in project planning and organize pre-award and pre-construction meetings.

• Engage in value engineering services when appropriate, negotiating and preparing project scopes of work and contracts.

• Assess plans and specifications for completeness and consistency, planning for the successful execution of the construction contract.

• Supervise the contractor’s procurement of materials and equipment, ensuring budgets are adhered to and procurement aligns with the construction schedule.

• Monitor the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance alongside contractors, overseeing project quality, safety, and risk management plans.

• Negotiate change orders and manage their impact on costs and budgets.

• Review and approve monthly payment requests.

• Manage payments for project design and construction costs based on document reviews and approvals, coordinating with accounting for payments and lien releases while leading regular job cost reviews.

• Collaborate closely with the commissioning team to ensure effective coordination between vendors and contractor commissioning teams for successful customer turnover.

• Oversee all final closeout procedures for projects delivered by contractors, including as-built drawings, closeout letters, and substantial completion documentation.

• Continuously monitor project costs, allowances, and contingencies within financial software.

• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities at both tactical and functional levels.

• Develop data-driven action plans for executive decision-making, presenting information effectively to facilitate efficient decision-making.

• Mitigate project risks through pre-planning, innovative strategies, and collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• Over 7 years of experience in construction or construction management.

• More than 5 years of experience in the mission-critical industry.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

• Willingness to travel domestically for project and team needs, with a significant focus on the Columbus, Ohio market.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based commissioning software, and financial management software platforms.

• ****Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.****

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.

• Flexible spending account.

• Health savings account.

• Non-accrued PTO.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Company-paid holidays.

• 401k retirement plan with employer match.

• Mental wellness benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee discount marketplace.

• Employee recognition platform.