[Hiring] Construction Project Manager @Cologix

Role Description

The Construction Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing construction teams whether supporting development work, supply chain management, project accounting, or for the direct execution of construction projects.

• Manage the day-to-day construction activities simultaneous on multiple projects to ensure they come in within the schedule and under budget.
• Lead a team of external construction project managers.
• Coordinate internal resources in support of Supply Chain management for Owner Furnished equipment and resources.
• Advocate safety as the number one priority on the jobsite and enforce compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations.
• Lead establishing entitlements to support data centers developments including building permits and all other specific local AHJ processes and required approvals for construction.
• Identify expedited permit opportunities & work with local jurisdictions to enable needed timelines. Source local expert & develop key relationships to support.
• Work with construction team project managers on needed permit dates & coordinate with construction teams as appropriate.
• Work with design and construction teams to provide schedules needed to achieve project milestones.
• Create & build relationships that enhance Cologix's ability to be an industry leader.
• Work with the internal and external teams to enhance processes and protocols.
• Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Strong planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partner.
• Assist in the preparation of construction and development estimates for the project and prepare project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Lead the project team in preparing project planning and organize and conduct pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Participate in value engineering services as appropriate, negotiation and preparation of project scopes of work and contracts.
• Review plans and specifications and determine their completeness and consistency and plan the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Oversee the contractor’s material and equipment procurement, buyout, and submittals. Ensure budgets are maintained and procurement aligns with the construction schedule.
• Monitor the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the contractors and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiate change orders and manage the resulting cost and budget impact.
• Review and approve monthly pay requests.
• Control the payment of project design and construction costs based on document review and approval. Coordinate with the accounting for payments and lien releases and lead regular job cost reviews.
• Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure coordination of vendors and contractor commissioning teams to achieve turnover to customers.
• Coordinate all final close out procedures for the project as delivered by the contractor, including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion.
• Continually track project costs, allowances, contingencies within the financial software.
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level.
• Provide Data-driven action plans for executive decision making to manage and effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making.
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in construction / construction management.
• 5+ years of experience with mission critical industry.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess leadership and people management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically for project and team needs with an extensive focus in the Columbus, Ohio market.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based commissioning software, and financial management software platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Non-accrued PTO.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Company paid holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Mental Wellness Benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Discount Marketplace.
• Employee Recognition Platform.
• Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.
• This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.