About the Role
Colliers Project Leaders helps clients advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities. We are looking for a Project Manager with Data Center experience to join our Owner's Rep team in Port Washington, WI.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of assigned responsibilities on construction projects, including project setup, budget and schedule creation, RFP development, design phase leadership, contractor coordination, and physical construction oversight.
- Lead commissioning of critical systems integration for new builds and existing data centers.
- Manage project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholders, data center work rules, and budget.
- Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting, bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Act as project leader, driving coordination and integration of internal customers.
- Manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources for assigned construction projects.
- Report to assigned Client's Special Projects team and manager.
- Manage assigned portfolio execution on projects from concept through commissioning and prepare monthly/quarterly reports.
- Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion.
- Perform QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy.
- Handle inputs and delivery of work products with internal team members to ensure new data center spaces follow client requirements.
- Establish and track project budgets and submit approval packages.
- Partner with Base Building Director(s), Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts, including variance analyses and execution of MSAs and project authorizations.
- Manage vendors/contractors, including qualification and relationship building/maintenance.
- Review monthly billing with the team, confirm substantiation, and audit against budget.
- Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop for continuous improvement.
- Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations.
- Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a similar field.
- 5+ years of project management experience required; 7-10 years preferred.
- Sophisticated and technical construction experience required.
- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for job-related communications.
Skills
- Data Center experience
- General Contractor experience
- Microsoft Office
- MS Project
- P6
- Procore software (preferred)
Location
- Port Washington, WI
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of project management experience
- 7-10 years of project management experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a similar field
Benefits
- Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid pregnancy disability leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Employee referral bonuses
- Professional license bonuses
- Reimbursement for education
- Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
- Mentorship program
- Wellness program
- Women’s Organization
- Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
About the Company
- At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource.
- We are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
- We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.
