Traveling Project Manager- Data Center

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) will plan and lead key projects or multiple projects from inception through deployment, providing day-to-day management and oversight of project resources, tasks, issues, timelines, cost, and scope. In addition to managing projects, a Sr. PM is responsible for:

Ensuring the success and profitability of projects

Managing project financials, including fee retention

Achieving client satisfaction

Leading by example and promoting company values

Guiding and mentoring project management staff for career advancement

Building and fostering relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers

Championing company initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

Four-year degree in Construction Management or a related field

15 years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities

Proven experience in building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner’s representatives, design firms, and subcontractors

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Thorough and detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel

Preferred:

Estimating and field experience

Scheduling experience

Office and Travel:

Office: Various job sites and/or corporate/regional offices.

Travel: In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel may be involved.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Pursuit, Preconstruction, and Business Development:

Lead responses to RFPs with Marketing

Lead interview preparation

Lead preconstruction efforts

Establish, maintain, and build client relationships

Establish, maintain, and build design partner relationships

Establish, maintain, and build owner’s representative relationships

Lead and coordinate page turn

Identify and pursue leads prior to RFPs being issued; assist in acquiring new work

Ensure scope, budget, and schedule alignment throughout the preconstruction process

Promote other company services

Self-Performed Work:

Oversee quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials, and equipment

Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs

Oversee implementation of PACE preparation and projections

Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)

Approve Critical Path Method schedules for our work

Estimating and Bidding:

Review estimates prepared by project managers and estimating teams

Lead estimate presentations to owners/design teams

Review proposed subcontractors before presenting to owners

Final review and signing of subcontractors

Scheduling:

Act as Last Planner coach/champion

Lead preconstruction scheduling efforts

Review and oversee construction schedules

Project Oversight:

Ensure proper project staffing and resource involvement

Review and understand project financial condition and profitability (PACE)

Ensure safety protocols are in place and adhered to

Conduct regular jobsite walks with project staff

Understand the requirements of owner and subcontractor contracts

Project Management Oversight:

Coach and mentor project management staff

Understand specific training needs of staff

Review and understand global project management staffing needs and available resources

Ensure project management staff is mentoring at all levels

Post-Construction:

Ensure cost history information is uploaded

Follow up with owners on lessons learned, strengths, and weaknesses

Ensure internal “lessons learned” meetings are held

Other Responsibilities:

Participate in business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)

Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors

Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms

Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings

Attend relevant training for personal and professional development

Actively participate in company-sponsored events

Perform functions of PM I and PM II as necessary for project success

Support and follow standard work practices

Participate in Lean events and support company initiatives

Other responsibilities as assigned

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact on high-profile projects. If you are passionate about project management and have a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.