We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in data center or mission-critical construction projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing project budgets, vendor procurement, purchasing, commissioning, and project closeout.
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Key Responsibilities
- Budget Management: Track project budgets, forecasts, variances, and financial changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Vendor Procurement & Sourcing: Obtain quotes, manage purchase orders, track equipment deliveries, and reconcile invoices for hardware and software solutions, including BMS, security, and operations platforms.
- Commissioning & Closeout: Coordinate commissioning activities, project completion, and final closeout.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Construction, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to manage schedules, submittals, and long-lead equipment.
- Project Controls: Maintain integrated schedules, milestones, execution plans, RAID logs, project trackers, and status reports.
- Project Readiness & Turnover: Coordinate readiness planning, turnover activities, and punch-list resolution.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of project management experience in data center or mission-critical construction environments.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, vendor relationships, and procurement activities.
- Preference for candidates with owner-side or data center operator experience rather than exclusively General Contractor experience.
- Working knowledge of data center MEP systems, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), and physical security.
- Direct experience with vendor procurement and purchasing and sourcing in a corporate environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet or similar project management tools.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and coordinate across multiple teams. xhqgsiq
Preferred: PMP certification (not required).
Project Manager (Data Center, vendor procurement + commissioning ) in cary at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.