Data Center Construction Project Manager

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

Location: Onsite - Elk Grove Village, IL

Summary

Primarily leading and managing site design, pre-construction, and construction activities; the Construction Project Manager (CPM) is critical in ensuring projects are completed on-time, within budget, and of Prime quality. The CPM interacts with many departments and contractors including operations, designers, engineers, procurement, vendors, and facilities staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-phased projects to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Provide appropriate communication with project team to reduce constraints between Owner, Design Team and Contractor
• Collaborate with the EH&S Officer to ensure site construction safety procedures are implemented and followed
• Work with the design team to provide cost analysis feedback and constructability reviews
• Provide schedule input and communicate impacts related to document deliverables
• Support the development of GC RFP’s
• Manage the RFP Process including evaluation and leveling of pricing proposals
• Work closely with the procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processes
• Monitor RFI’s and submittals, ensure they are coordinated with project team
• Create and monitor project budget and cost-to-date variance budget
• Establish project schedules and cash flow forecasts.
• Create and communicate updates on project status monthly
• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for multiple projects
• Review monthly invoices from contractors, including detailed review of invoicing and WIP production
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Travel up to 30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent professional experience
• Data Center experience highly preferred; construction management experience required
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction practices and procedures
• Effective presentation development and communication skills
• Proficiency with construction management tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, or similar. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($100K - $200K) and performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2025

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances