Interstates

Project Manager - Data Center

Interstates$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Strong understanding of project contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Dedication to safety and quality standards
  • Capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to determine project direction and priorities
  • Contribute to strategies for growth and development within delivery and offer teams
  • Drive continuous improvement within project management and execution
  • Review project contracts, budgets, and specifications before work starts
  • Monitor project costs, productivity, and progress weekly
  • Provide necessary data and budgets to project/site leaders for successful execution
  • Select materials and manage agreements with a focus on budget compliance
  • Address project issues like scope changes and safety concerns
  • Coordinate meetings with clients and stakeholders to resolve workflow issues
  • Analyze reports for accuracy and project profitability
  • Update project schedules monthly in collaboration with teams
  • Prepare materials for monthly project reviews focusing on profit/loss and client satisfaction
  • Manage change orders effectively in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Maintain communication with clients to meet expectations for budget, quality, and safety

Benefits

  • Open to remote candidates with flexible location options
  • Estimated travel requirements of 25-35% based on project needs
  • Commitment to safety and quality in workplace culture
  • Opportunities for growth and development within company strategy
  • Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders on cutting-edge projects
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate client-facing project delivery activities. This role will oversee project execution to ensure alignment with company objectives related to cost control, safety, quality, client satisfaction, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who can organize and supervise teams to meet project goals efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with leadership to establish project direction and priorities.
  • Contribute to growth and development strategies for delivery, home base, and offer teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project management and execution teams.
  • Thoroughly review project contracts, scope, specifications, budgets, and allowances before project commencement.
  • Monitor project progress, labor and material costs, and productivity weekly to maintain control and alignment with budgets.
  • Provide project/site leaders and operations managers with necessary data, budgets, and bid information to ensure successful project execution.
  • Recommend and select materials, vendors, and subcontractors; manage purchase orders and subcontract agreements with a focus on budget adherence.
  • Address and resolve project issues including scope changes, extra work, productivity concerns, and health and safety impacts.
  • Schedule and coordinate progress meetings with clients, engineers, and stakeholders to maintain workflow and resolve issues.
  • Analyze production reports for accuracy, billing progress, job cost, and overall project profitability.
  • Update and review project schedules monthly, coordinating with project/site leaders and subcontractors.
  • Prepare materials for monthly project reviews covering profit/loss, schedule, planning, and client satisfaction.
  • Manage change orders promptly in collaboration with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure expectations for budget, quality, and safety are consistently met.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years leading projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 for base Salary. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

Travel: This role requires travel based on project needs and assigned responsibilities. The position may be based out of any of our major office locations and is also open to remote candidates. Estimated travel is approximately 25-35%, depending on your location and proximity to project sites.

About Interstates

Interstates is an electrical engineering, construction, and automation company that provides innovative solutions to industrial and manufacturing clients across the United States. The company was founded in 1953 and has grown to become a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation services. Interstates has a team of over 1,000 professionals who work together to deliver high-quality solutions that help clients improve their operations and increase their efficiency. The company is committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and has a proven track record of success in the industry.
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Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
1933

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