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TITLE: Project Manager, Construction II

POSITION SUMMMARY:

As Project Manager, Construction II you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success of multiple facets of data center projects. The position covers all aspects of construction. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• RFP development and budgeting
  
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
  
• Managing all design phases and documents
  
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.
  
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
  
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
  
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
  
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
  
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
  
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Oversight of physical construction activities
  
• Participation in commissioning
  
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
  
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients.
  
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
  
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.
  
• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
  
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.
  
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process.
  
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors.
  
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
  
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up.
  
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule.
  
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
  
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
  
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
  
• *Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
  
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience (Desired):

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• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
  
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus
  
• 5-7 years of experience in managing construction projects required
  
• Datacenter experience is preferred
  
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
  

Computer Skills:

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• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  
• Proficient in PROCORE
  

Certificates and Licenses:

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• No certificates or licenses required
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise one or more Superintendent or Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager

Travel Required: 30-50%

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account Options

401K Plan

Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and commissioning teams to gather information and understand project goals and objectives.
  
• Review project plans, technical drawings, and specifications to gain a deep understanding of the systems being commissioned.
  
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, operating manuals, and technical reports.
  
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and team members to gather information and address any questions or concerns related to the documentation.
  
• Ensure that all documentation complies with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  
• Continuously update and improve existing commissioning documentation based on feedback and lessons learned from previous projects.
  
• Conduct thorough reviews and technical editing of documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
  
• Assist in training sessions to educate project team members and end-users on key project commissioning processes and procedures.
  
• Establish and maintain an efficient document control system to manage project documents, including drawings, specifications, test reports, procedures, and other project-related documentation.
  
• Implement document control procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulations, and client requirements.
  
• Organize, label, and maintain electronic document repositories to ensure easy retrieval and accessibility of information.
  
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that all project-related documentation aligns with company quality standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
  
• Conduct regular quality checks and audits on documents to verify accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
  
• Identify and address any inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies in documentation and / or reports promptly and proactively.
  
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand document requirements, project milestones, and updates.
  
• Coordinate with project teams to track and manage the submission, review, and approval of documents according to project schedules.
  

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• 0-2 years' experience as a Project Administrator, Document Controller, QA/QC Coordinator, or similar role within the construction or engineering industry preferred.
  
• In-depth knowledge of commissioning processes and procedures.
  
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and other building systems.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  
• Familiarity with industry standards, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Must be able to travel up to 30%
  

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• Bachelor's degree or relevant field preferred.
  

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• Proficiency in using documentation tools, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam, Smart Sheets, and project management software.
  

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• Proficiency with various Commissioning Software platforms.
  

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• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
  
• Work outdoors in summer heat and winter cold.
  
• Be able to walk long distances up to 5 miles a day.
  

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• A competitive salary
  
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• 401k Retirement Plan
  
• Military Reserve pay offset
  
• Paid maternity leave
  

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.

The Director of Preconstruction is a critical team member responsible for overseeing project strategy development, management of risk, fostering business growth, and creating and advancing relationships with clients and partners. This role is responsible for leadership and guidance of a team of preconstruction managers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team responsible for responses to RFPs and position SCCI as a contract partner of choice
• Build and maintain relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with Lead Estimators to establish continuously refined scopes of work
• Coordinate closely with Operations’ client account managers to help ensure consistency of service
• Coach, mentor, and develop preconstruction management team
• Facilitate relationships between preconstruction managers, Operations teams, planning teams, digital engineering, Suffolk Design, and marketing teams
• Coordinate work with internal departments to leverage the use of company tools
• Direct continuous improvement and change management processes within the department
• Participate in Go/No Go Process for new client pursuits
• Oversee prequalification progress and tracking of awarded trade partner contracts
• Establish and ensure conformance with SCCI general conditions staffing models
• Serve as final
• Oversee coordination of bid forms, bonds and insurance requirements for the bid
• Create and manage preconstruction services proposals
• Take part in client presentations and attend interviews
• Oversee coordination of trade contract production in accordance with SCCI SOPs
• Manage communication with clients through award decision after bid submissions
• Exhibit and Reinforce SCCI Core Values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15 or more years of experience in Estimating, Procurement, or Project Management
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative leadership style
• Deep technical knowledge of construction with experience in data centers preferred
• Understanding of market conditions and ability to foster competitive advantage
• Experience in all aspects of preconstruction to include scheduling, staffing, and risk management
• Experience working with and leading geographically dispersed teams is preferred
• Experience with design-build project delivery is preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Studio Details:

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IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brands, and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies, and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling, and sustainable environments to move their enterprises forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology, and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists, and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert, and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor, and a love of interiors. We are searching for a Designer or Senior Designer for our Washington, D.C. studio and a confidential client. The Designer is responsible for leading all design phases for interior projects, establishing the vision, leading the team, and having extensive client interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Position will be part of a team working in support of a client with a large campus in the Tysons/McLean area
• Design management on new, refresh, remodels, renovations, right size, relocations, rollouts, and concept test projects within the Real Estate and Property Development Department.
• Ability to handle small to mid-sized quick turnaround projects per year, with a typical range of 100 - 5,000 SF each
• Will act as the liaison between the client and the architecture firm
• Coordinates project teams to ensure timely completion of documents
• Develops overall design for the project
• Develop detailed project drawings (schematic design, design development, permit, pricing and construction documents)
• Present and gains approval of concepts to the client kicks off new projects, manage the design process for internal activities and external vendors
• Establishes and ensures adherence to set budget
• Manages overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations and final delivery of projects.
• Review of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with the design solution
• Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings
• Provide furniture layouts, selections, and specifications / Provide FFE quotation coordination with dealers
• Obtain client approval and ensure integration into the overall design
• Produces, reviews, and finalizes space plans for projects
• Extensive knowledge of detailing and finalizing details on projects
• Develops and delivers overall design and furniture packages
• Interior and exterior signage specification and branding
• Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget

Education, Work Experience, Background, and Schedule

• Graduate of architecture, design, or business school: equivalent experience may be substituted
• 6+ years’ experience producing design projects
• Hybrid schedule Works at Client Campus (T/W/Th) and Remote days (M/F)
• Must take and pass a background check and drug screening test.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred software – AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite
• Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics
• Extensive knowledge of space planning methodology
• Extensive knowledge of furnishings and finishes
• Proficient with the concepts of furniture layout
• Expert sketching and rendering skills
• Expert interior architecture detailing skills
• Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
• Advanced Revit skills
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Affinity Program skills or equivalent
• Extensive verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive presentation and graphic communication

Please submit a portfolio or work examples with your application.