Project Manager - Owners Rep - Data Centers

Project Manager - Owners Rep - Data Centers

Colliers Engineering & Design

At Colliers Project Leaders we help clients advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our Owner’s Rep team in Port Washington, WI with Data Center experience.

• Project set up with project budget and schedule creation including oversight.
• RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination.
• Leading all design phases and document management working internally with stakeholder groups and SME’s.
• Coordination and supervision of contractors. Either traditional contractors or design build contractors.
• Oversight of physical construction activities on site.
• Leading commissioning of critical systems integration across new customer builds and existing data centers.
• Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer and operations.
• Management in contractor safety performance.
• Coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment.
• Management of project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholder, data center work rules, and budget.
• Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Act as project leader, drive coordination and integration of internal customers within the project.
• For assigned construction projects, manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources.
• Report to assigned Client’s Special Projects team and manager.
• Manage assigned portfolio execution on projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion.
• QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy.
• Handle inputs and delivery of work products with internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces follow all applicable client requirements.
• Establish and track project budgets. Submit approval packages to TOF approval group.
• Partner with Base Building Director(s), Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts including variance analyses as well as execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors.
• Vendor/Contractor management including qualification and relationship building/maintenance.
• Review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget.
• Ensure ‘lessons learned’ are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a similar field.
• 5+ years of project management experience is required, 7-10 years is preferred.
• Sophisticated and technical construction experience is required.
• Data Center and General Contractor experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Procore software preferred.
• Travel may be required and could grow, but will be assessed by the project team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we’re 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.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental,…