Datacenter Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The role provides pre‑construction and on‑site owner representation for medium to large construction projects, managing cost, schedule, and quality on behalf of the client, either independently or as part of a team. • Working collaboratively with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies. • Reviewing project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable. Specific scheduling experience is not required, but it is desired. • Reviewing and tracking progress against the accepted schedule. • Participate and/or lead progress meetings. Prepare meeting minutes or review meeting minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy. • Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and perform or oversee the performance of Quality Assurance (QA) inspections to verify that work is being performed in compliance with contract requirements. • Document and track issues until resolution, including working collaboratively with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise. • Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, and lead or assist in negotiations. • Coordinate and oversee commissioning agent and other third‑party owner contractors. • Coordinate punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders. • Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸risk mitigation
• ▸schedule review
• ▸progress tracking
• ▸quality assurance
• ▸change orders
• ▸commissioning coordination

What You Bring

MBP is seeking leaders in the design and construction industry to support the delivery of complex projects and programs. Candidates in the Washington/Baltimore DC metropolitan area should have 10 or more years of combined education and/or experience, advanced knowledge in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and related systems, and experience with new or renovated laboratory, data center, or secure facilities with SCIFs. Progressive career development in quality control, QA, construction management, or field engineering is required, and applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must pass a criminal background check, provide references, and verify work history. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. MBP is an equal‑opportunity employer encouraging protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. • High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus 15 years of related experience and/or education. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, plus 10 years of related experience. • Possess OSHA 30‑hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire. • Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements. • Considerable construction‑related training or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job. • Knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work. • Preferred certifications include CQM (Construction Quality Management), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), Journeyman or Master certification/license. • Knowledge of construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques. • Ability to work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting. • Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations. • Ability to identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences. • Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques. • Must have computer skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, web‑based tools, and other specialized equipment. • Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications. • Ability to communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers (i.e., contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, architects, and fellow team members). • Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications. • Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions. • Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸osha 30
• ▸cqm
• ▸ccm
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸qa/qc

Benefits

The position is full‑time with a salary range of $110,000‑$160,000 per year. Compensation includes semi‑annual bonuses, generous paid time off, 100 % employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, a health savings account with company contributions, a 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, student‑loan reimbursement, training and professional development, and wellness and fitness program reimbursements.

Work Environment

Onsite