Data Hall Construction Manager/Owners Representative

Turner & Townsend • $95K — $115K *
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 10+ years of mechanical experience without a degree.
  • 3-5 years of project management experience in construction, particularly with mission-critical environments.
  • Strong technical project management skills, especially in MEP construction.
  • Knowledge of BIM, ACC, and Primavera P6 for project tracking and cost management.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and establish the Master Project Timeline with contractors and design teams.
  • Assist with the technical implementation of Data Hall Systems for hyperscale data centers.
  • Support the selection and assessment of contractors, managing bids and vendor compliance.
  • Manage project documentation and ensure constructability reviews are completed effectively.
  • Oversee cost and change control, including negotiations and managing change orders.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, including Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
  • Initiate and oversee the closeout process to ensure all project documentation is completed.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate is provided.
  • Opportunity to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role:

The Data Center/Data Hall Project Manager leads all aspects of Installation, Oversight and Project Management of new build Data Centers. Must possess demonstrated ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for the scope of work. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a solid track record of managing capital projects.

Join our team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You'll Do:
  • Work with Contractor(s) / A&E design team to create and establish the Master Project Timeline, based on the Critical Path and key achievements.
  • Review and assist Construction, Commissioning, and Owners Team with the technical implementation of Data Hall Systems ranging from Hot Aisle Containment, Mechanical Cooling, and Server Floor Infrastructure Installation and Coordinations (both airside & waterside) for hyperscale data centers.
  • Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
  • Coordinate Design Team activities.
  • Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents.
  • Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
  • Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, including submittals, review RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
  • Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.
  • Periodic confirmation of safe construction practices by GC and vendors
  • Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with Document Control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
  • Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builds, O&M manuals, etc.
  • Ensure punch list, completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.

What You'll Need:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required in an environment with Multiple Stakeholders and Cross Functional partners.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 3-5 years of related project or 10 plus years related Mechanical experience without a degree.
  • Technical Project Management or Coordination experience in Mission Critical or Industrial facilities project management.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Ability to operate standard office suite of applications, have some knowledge of BIM or ACC and P6 and assist in cost and issue management.

Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

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Additional Information

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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