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OVERWATCH · 1 month ago

Data Center Network Infrastructure Project Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business specializing in mission-critical infrastructure. They are seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to ensure the successful execution of data center construction projects, overseeing compliance with project standards and managing timelines and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Act as the on-site “eyes and ears” of the owner to oversee, assess, report, and manage the safe delivery of data center construction projects

Serve as a virtual extension of the Owner’s Project Team, establishing a close relationship with the owner to understand project requirements, goals, and constraints

Bring best practices and innovative experience to facilitate efficiencies in design, construction, and operational transition processes

Comply with the owner’s standards for quality, cost structure, and on-time delivery

Assist in maintaining project-level schedule and cost controls and reporting in line with the owner’s requirements

Create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Budget

Manage General Contractor compliance with construction contracts, budgets, changes, payment terms, and schedules

Perform contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations

Coordinate with the design team to meet the client’s design guidelines and standards

Assist with city or other authority approvals process, permitting, etc

Perform constructability review of project documents and value engineering

Conduct project cash planning and cash flow projections

Assist the client in identifying, scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all Owner-direct vendors and consultants

Oversee commissioning plans and processes to completion and final reporting

Manage punch list, substantial completion, and final completion processes

Negotiate, resolve, and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues, or disputes

Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget

Implement communication plans and project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements

Track project progress against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines, and create action plans to meet objectives

Qualification

Construction ManagementData Center ConstructionProject ManagementCost ManagementBidding KnowledgePlanning SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

7+ years of construction management or general contractor experience

5+ years of mission-critical/data center construction management experience

In-depth knowledge of commercial construction design, bidding, and execution

Cost management and forecasting knowledge

Strong organization, planning, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, and presentation of options

Comfortable with financial details and able to connect them to the big picture and communicate the story behind the numbers

Ability to work with diverse cross-functional teams and present findings to senior management

Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain

Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces

Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors

Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments

Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required

Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity