Construction Project Manager - Data Centers

About Our Company Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.About the Position 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.What you do dailyManage the day-to-day construction activities simultaneous on multiple projects to ensure they come in within the schedule and under budgetLead a team of external construction project managersCoordinate internal resources in support of Supply Chain management for Owner Furnished equipment and resourcesAdvocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulationsLead 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 supportWork with construction team project managers on needed permit dates & coordinate with construction teams as appropriateWork with design and construction teams to provide schedules needed to achieve project milestones.Create & build relationships that enhance Cologix ability to be an industry leaderWork with the internal and external teams to enhance processes and protocolsMust be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environmentsStrong planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partnerAssists in the preparation of construction and development estimates for the project and prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.Leads the project team in preparing project planning and organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetingsParticipates in value engineering services as appropriate, negotiation and preparation of project scopes of work and contracts.Reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency and plans the successful execution of the construction contract.Oversees the contractor’s material and equipment procurement, buyout, and submittals. Ensure budgets are maintained and procurement aligns with the construction schedule.Monitors the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the contractors and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.Negotiates change orders and manages the resulting cost and budget impact.Reviews and approves monthly pay requests.Controls the payment of project design and construction costs based on document review and approval. Coordinates with the accounting for payments and lien releases and leads regular job cost reviews.Works closely with the commissioning team to ensure coordination of vendors and contractor commissioning teams to achieve turnover to customers.Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project as delivered by the contractor, including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion.Continually tracks project costs, allowances, contingencies within the financial software.Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional levelProvide Data-driven action plans for executive decision making to manage and effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision makingMitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnershipWhat makes you a good fitBachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field7+ years of experience in construction / construction management5+ years of experience with mission critical industryExceptional organizational and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsMust possess leadership and people management skillsWillingness to travel domestically for project and team needs with an extensive focus in the Columbus, Ohio marketExperience with Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based commissioning software, and financial management software platforms.$125,000 - $150,000 a yearBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany paid Life InsuranceVoluntary supplemental life insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountNon-accrued PTOShort- and Long-Term DisabilityCompany paid holidays401k Retirement Plan with employer matchMental Wellness BenefitsTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Discount MarketplaceEmployee Recognition PlatformIndividual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***#J-18808-Ljbffr