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CLOUDHQ - Senior Construction Project Manager
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Overview
Who We Are
Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.
The Role The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for overall project success, including project oversight, direction, and strategy over multiple $300+ Million data center construction projects. This role focuses on safety, schedule, scope, budget, and quality within CloudHQ’s portfolio. The Sr. PM leads strategic planning, team leadership, project management oversight and implementation, and demonstrates strong technical aptitude in construction processes and the installation of electrical and mechanical systems. The role drives safe delivery of projects on time and on budget, partners with general contractors and trades for aligned project success, and mentors on-site construction management staff. The Sr. PM manages customer expectations and maintains relationships with facilities operations during the project regarding schedule, delivery and turnover to the client.
What You Will Get to Do
Prime leadership role for an extended team of professionals to safely deliver major capital construction projects. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, operations, Finance and internal department leaders to ensure the project team fulfills the mission and objectives of the capital projects.
Provide direction and support to teams responsible for scopes of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plan schedule and milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
Oversee General Contractors, direct contractors (e.g., Commissioning Agents), third-party testing agencies, the project controls and MEP teams for each project. Track project timelines to ensure milestones are met by these entities.
Serve as primary liaison to the CloudHQ Design Manager working with the Architect/Engineers and professional consultants to ensure preconstruction and construction activities are coordinated (e.g., submittal approvals, RFI responses).
Integrate subject matter experts, internal and customer stakeholders to support design, and lead construction teams to create a master development program for site(s).
Support Design team leadership for environmental, entitlement and permitting requirements.
Lead the project delivery resources/team, provide project guidance, and implement a communication plan for meetings and written reports/minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for GC/subs and specialty vendor selection, awards and contracts.
Facilitate project meetings. Implement project documentation governance aligned with company requirements. Ensure data integrity and timely coordination of project data.
Report status and variances. Create action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule. Implement change management to assess change requests, secure internal approvals, and manage change throughout the project.
Assess and quantify change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk. Identify project risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and implement actions to reduce risks.
Optimize project cost-effectiveness and budget utilization, including constructability reviews and Value Engineering (VE) in the design process.
Lead typical project-level management tasks including contract status, finance/funding/payment status, budget updates, schedule baseline and monthly updates (EVM), submittals, contract documentation, project records and final hand-off.
Develop and implement project-level financial controls, pay applications, change review and pricing, release of retention, claims, and resolutions.
Validate drawings and specifications reflect desired construction quality and ensure remediation is documented and completed to owner satisfaction.
Ensure all field installations comply with the design.
Develop, implement, monitor and assure systems are in place to deliver highest quality safety standards from start to finish. Provide leadership to ensure contractors and suppliers follow safety best practices.
Monitor and control risk management, insurance and liability controls for assigned projects.
Lead typical construction management monthly project meetings (OAC, Design, MEP, ACx, etc.).
Present executive summaries and status reports to internal senior leadership.
Provide on-site support for sales and marketing teams to present CloudHQ values to prospective clients.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or relevant field experience.
A minimum of 15 years’ experience in General and/or Specialty Construction Project Management with 10+ years’ experience in data center or similar mission-critical facilities construction.
Experience in managing $300M+ projects.
Experience in urban environments with difficult logistics and fast-track schedules.
Experience in construction management, capital budget management, and knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations.
Proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Construction Management, and Data Centers.
Demonstrated leadership with Owners, Architects, Contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Extensive knowledge of prime contracts (lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc.).
Extensive knowledge of P6 Critical Path scheduling, cost control, budgeting, and value engineering as applied to Data Center delivery.
Familiarity with Development design and Construction, including site work, core and shell, mechanical and electrical, utilities, finishes, etc.
Ability to work in an international team and interact with all management levels, including C-Suite.
Strong executive presence with the ability to convey technical concepts to a non-construction audience.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess
LEAN Construction knowledge and application of those tools.
Building Environment Accreditations (e.g., LEED, SITES, TRUE, WELL).
Mechanical and Electrical systems quality and commissioning leadership in mission-critical facilities.
Mission-critical, infrastructure, and/or data center construction experience.
Multi-project experience in large-scale construction management, mission-critical or infrastructure.
Please Note The Following Additional Requirements
Primarily walking, standing, and bending on the project site.
Able to hear and speak on a telephone.
Close visual work on a computer terminal.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other instruments.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
80%: Construction job site at various levels of development; 20%: Standard office with data center environment and varying temperatures and noises.
Willingness to work on-site in Ashburn, Virginia, with periodic travel to secondary sites or main offices.
Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.
What We Offer CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity CloudHQ is an equal-employment-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.
The Role The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for overall project success, including project oversight, direction, and strategy over multiple $300+ Million data center construction projects. This role focuses on safety, schedule, scope, budget, and quality within CloudHQ’s portfolio. The Sr. PM leads strategic planning, team leadership, project management oversight and implementation, and demonstrates strong technical aptitude in construction processes and the installation of electrical and mechanical systems. The role drives safe delivery of projects on time and on budget, partners with general contractors and trades for aligned project success, and mentors on-site construction management staff. The Sr. PM manages customer expectations and maintains relationships with facilities operations during the project regarding schedule, delivery and turnover to the client.
What You Will Get to Do
Prime leadership role for an extended team of professionals to safely deliver major capital construction projects. Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, operations, Finance and internal department leaders to ensure the project team fulfills the mission and objectives of the capital projects.
Provide direction and support to teams responsible for scopes of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plan schedule and milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
Oversee General Contractors, direct contractors (e.g., Commissioning Agents), third-party testing agencies, the project controls and MEP teams for each project. Track project timelines to ensure milestones are met by these entities.
Serve as primary liaison to the CloudHQ Design Manager working with the Architect/Engineers and professional consultants to ensure preconstruction and construction activities are coordinated (e.g., submittal approvals, RFI responses).
Integrate subject matter experts, internal and customer stakeholders to support design, and lead construction teams to create a master development program for site(s).
Support Design team leadership for environmental, entitlement and permitting requirements.
Lead the project delivery resources/team, provide project guidance, and implement a communication plan for meetings and written reports/minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for GC/subs and specialty vendor selection, awards and contracts.
Facilitate project meetings. Implement project documentation governance aligned with company requirements. Ensure data integrity and timely coordination of project data.
Report status and variances. Create action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule. Implement change management to assess change requests, secure internal approvals, and manage change throughout the project.
Assess and quantify change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk. Identify project risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and implement actions to reduce risks.
Optimize project cost-effectiveness and budget utilization, including constructability reviews and Value Engineering (VE) in the design process.
Lead typical project-level management tasks including contract status, finance/funding/payment status, budget updates, schedule baseline and monthly updates (EVM), submittals, contract documentation, project records and final hand-off.
Develop and implement project-level financial controls, pay applications, change review and pricing, release of retention, claims, and resolutions.
Validate drawings and specifications reflect desired construction quality and ensure remediation is documented and completed to owner satisfaction.
Ensure all field installations comply with the design.
Develop, implement, monitor and assure systems are in place to deliver highest quality safety standards from start to finish. Provide leadership to ensure contractors and suppliers follow safety best practices.
Monitor and control risk management, insurance and liability controls for assigned projects.
Lead typical construction management monthly project meetings (OAC, Design, MEP, ACx, etc.).
Present executive summaries and status reports to internal senior leadership.
Provide on-site support for sales and marketing teams to present CloudHQ values to prospective clients.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or relevant field experience.
A minimum of 15 years’ experience in General and/or Specialty Construction Project Management with 10+ years’ experience in data center or similar mission-critical facilities construction.
Experience in managing $300M+ projects.
Experience in urban environments with difficult logistics and fast-track schedules.
Experience in construction management, capital budget management, and knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations.
Proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Construction Management, and Data Centers.
Demonstrated leadership with Owners, Architects, Contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Extensive knowledge of prime contracts (lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc.).
Extensive knowledge of P6 Critical Path scheduling, cost control, budgeting, and value engineering as applied to Data Center delivery.
Familiarity with Development design and Construction, including site work, core and shell, mechanical and electrical, utilities, finishes, etc.
Ability to work in an international team and interact with all management levels, including C-Suite.
Strong executive presence with the ability to convey technical concepts to a non-construction audience.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess
LEAN Construction knowledge and application of those tools.
Building Environment Accreditations (e.g., LEED, SITES, TRUE, WELL).
Mechanical and Electrical systems quality and commissioning leadership in mission-critical facilities.
Mission-critical, infrastructure, and/or data center construction experience.
Multi-project experience in large-scale construction management, mission-critical or infrastructure.
Please Note The Following Additional Requirements
Primarily walking, standing, and bending on the project site.
Able to hear and speak on a telephone.
Close visual work on a computer terminal.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other instruments.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
80%: Construction job site at various levels of development; 20%: Standard office with data center environment and varying temperatures and noises.
Willingness to work on-site in Ashburn, Virginia, with periodic travel to secondary sites or main offices.
Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.
What We Offer CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity CloudHQ is an equal-employment-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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