Data Center Construction Project Manager

Data Center Construction Project Manager

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life‑time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Springfield (MO) and Overland Park, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We are a market leader in new construction, complex additions and renovations.

As a Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will help us reach our strategic growth goals by providing overall project direction and ensuring client satisfaction.

• Responsible for one or more data center construction projects and the successful management of the project team.
• Manage planning, execution and financial performance of your projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and Russell’s core values of safety, appreciation of people, client‑centricity, integrity, community and innovation.
• Develop and lead project management technical and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements and resource planning.
• Ensure all project and contractual agreements are met and performed safely and professionally within established budgets and time frames.
• Adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability and job requirements.
• Manage and lead projects through preconstruction, execution and closeout.
• Identify project risks, potential issues and collaborate to bring successful resolution.
• Build productive and successful relationships with project team members, trade partners and clients.
• Proactively communicate challenges, risks and successes.
• Manage project review with emphasis on financial forecasting.

• Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in project management and mission‑critical / electrical construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety are required.
• Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills are essential.
• Data Center experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.