Project Manager, Data Center Construction

Project Manager, Data Center Construction

About our Company : Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 12 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ 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 : Ideally, located in the Vancouver, BC area, the Construction Project Manager plays a key role in overseeing and guiding construction teams across all phases of a projectwhether managing development initiatives, coordinating supply chain activities, handling project accounting, or driving the successful execution of construction work.

What you do daily :

• 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
• Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces 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 the ability of Cologix 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
• Assists 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 meetings
• Participates 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 contractors 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 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

What makes you a good fit :

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes :

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending account optionsAccrued VacationCompany paid holidaysRetirement Plan (RSP)Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Recognition Platform

Individual 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.

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Cologix data centers are ISO 27001 : 2022 and ISO 14001 : 2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologixs commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyones responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for : Understanding and following Cologixs information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards. Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS). Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams. Actively participating in Cologixs efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.

$160,000 - $185,000 a year

Compensation details : 160000-185000 Yearly Salary

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