Senior Project Manager, Data Centers; St. Louis, MO

Position: Senior Project Manager, Data Centers (St. Louis, MO)
Location: St. Louis
Senior Project Manager, Data Centers (St. Louis, MO)
Senior Project Manager, Data Centers (St. Louis, MO)

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Responsibilities

Related Digital is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in data center construction. This role spans all phases of project development—from concept to turnover—requiring expertise in pre-development planning, scheduling, design coordination, cost control, construction, commissioning, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of managing complex projects while collaborating effectively with Related’s design, development, finance, marketing, and sales teams.

This position will be based fulltime in St. Louis, MO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support onboarding of consulting teams for thorough site due diligence.
• Evaluate sites to ensure alignment with design requirements, identifying feasibility, risks, and constraints.
• Develop and manage RFPs for consultant selection; oversee interviews and final recommendations.
• Maintain a comprehensive project directory and communication plan.
• Develop, review, and maintain the master budget and schedule.
• Maintain a project risk log and lead periodic reviews.
• Coordinate municipal permitting and entitlement processes with relevant authorities.
• Lead RFP and selection processes for Construction Managers (CM); assist in contract negotiations.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor appointments; ensure accountability and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Related Digital is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in data center construction. This role spans all phases of project development—from concept to turnover—requiring expertise in pre-development planning, scheduling, design coordination, cost control, construction, commissioning, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of managing complex projects while collaborating effectively with Related’s design, development, finance, marketing, and sales teams.

This position will be based fulltime in St. Louis, MO.

Key responsibilities include:

Due Diligence

• Support onboarding of consulting teams for thorough site due diligence.
• Evaluate sites to ensure alignment with design requirements, identifying feasibility, risks, and constraints.

Strategy, Planning & Pre-Construction

• Develop and manage RFPs for consultant selection; oversee interviews and final recommendations.
• Maintain a comprehensive project directory and communication plan.
• Develop, review, and maintain the master budget and schedule.
• Maintain a project risk log and lead periodic reviews.
• Coordinate municipal permitting and entitlement processes with relevant authorities.
• Lead RFP and selection processes for Construction Managers (CM); assist in contract negotiations.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor appointments; ensure accountability and quality standards.

Design Management

• Lead design coordination efforts to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Track and resolve design review comments and issues.
• Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and cost implications.
• Propose value engineering solutions to maintain budget and schedule.
• Coordinate closely with design and contractor teams to avoid schedule slippage.

Project Scheduling

• Maintain the master schedule, track milestones, and communicate updates.
• Proactively address potential delays and recommend corrective actions.

Reporting

• Develop and distribute regular project reports aligned with Related or customer standards.
• Track and follow up on action items and stakeholder decisions.

Construction Management

• Lead contract negotiations with General Contractors (GCs); ensure risk mitigation and clarity.
• Oversee BIM coordination, site inspections, and construction meetings.
• Perform regular site walks to ensure quality and adherence to plans.
• Manage resolution of RFIs, submittals, and field issues; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and integration with internal teams.
• Mediate minor…