Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Type: Contract of 6 months

Location: Ashburn, VA, USA (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)

Pay rate:-DOE

Reports: Lease Construction Manager (LCM)

Role Overview

Construction Project Manager supports leased datacenter projects by assisting the LCM in managing schedules, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role is ideal for individuals seeking career progression to full LCM responsibilities, focusing on project execution and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• CPM in tracking project milestones, RFS dates, and early access requirements.
• Visit project job sites on a weekly basis to assess the project progress and compare that to the project schedule.
• Maintain project documentation and update dashboards for progress reporting.
• Monitor task completion and potential risks or delays.
• Support sequencing for RNI early access activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (ITIM, Security) and external lease providers under LCM guidance.
• Prepare meeting notes, action trackers, and follow-up communications.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety standards and reporting requirements.
• Assist compliance audits and documentation reviews.
• Monitor budgets and validate invoices against approved scopes.
• Track lease partner deliverables and escalate discrepancies.
• Contribute to improving workflows and reducing risk.

Required Qualifications

• 8-12 years experience in construction project management.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems and structured cabling basics.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in Office and willingness to learn Power BI and automation tools.
• Education in engineering and construction is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Interest in career progression to full LCM responsibilities.

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one s time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years experience required.

Explain a typical day in the role.:

• Assist LCM in tracking project milestones, RFS dates, and early access requirements.
• Visit project job sites on a weekly basis to asses the project progress and compare that to the project schedule.
• Maintain project documentation and update dashboards for progress reporting.
• Monitor task completion and potential risks or delays.
• Support sequencing for RNI early access activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (ITIM, Security) and external lease providers under LCM guidance.
• Prepare meeting notes, action trackers, and follow-up communications.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety standards and reporting requirements.
• Assist compliance audits and documentation reviews.
• Monitor budgets and validate invoices against approved scopes.
• Track lease partner deliverables and escalate discrepancies.
• Learn and apply tools (Power BI) for reporting and automation.
• Contribute to improving workflows and reducing risk.

Strong commercial construction core & shell experience Core & shell means ground up building. The individual will have knowledge about structural trades (structural steel, concrete, masonry, excavation, foundation, etc), Mechanical/plumbing/electrical trades, crane pick logistics, permitting etc. Residential and renovation experience is extremely different that commercial core & shell experience.