Procon Consulting, a fast-growing professional services firm in McLean, VA with expertise in providing program and project management for design and construction, project controls, commissioning, construction-related technology, and facilities management, seeks an onsite Data Center Project Manager in Ashburn, VA to join our expanding team.
This individual leads projects independently; they manage project timelines, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with subcontractors, while providing guidance and contributing to strategic initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, quality assurance, and independent decision-making, combining technical expertise and leadership to drive project success.
Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage assigned portfolio execution of projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis
• Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion
• QA/QC work products of direct reports to confirm accuracy. Manage inputs and delivery of work products to ensure that new data center spaces comply with applicable requirements
• Establish project budgets
• Review monthly billing, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget
• Ensure project team complies with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
• Project set up with project budget and schedule creation and oversight
• RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination
• Leading all design phases and documents working internally with collaborator groups and SME's
• Coordination and supervision of design-build, and design bid build contractors
• Oversight of physical construction activities on site
• Leading commissioning of critical systems integration across new customer builds and existing data centers
• Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer and operations
• Management in contractor safety performance
• Coordination and logistical planning for all equipment
• Management of project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholder, data center work rules, and budget
• Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout
• Act as project leader, drive coordination and integration of internal stakeholders within the project
• For assigned construction projects manage direct reports and third-party project management resources and track staffing utilization

Basic Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a construction project management role
• 2+ years of lead project management experience minimum
• Data Center experience is required for a minimum of at least one complete project (base build of a data center, or renovation of data center, or other data center related projects will be considered)
• Experience in ground-up vertical construction and full array of disciplines - CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience in the use of industry project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Revit, Prolog, Procore, Kahua, etc. Experience with coordinating with project stakeholders, contractors, architects, and engineers during all construction project phases. Experience with reviewing design document submittals, reviewing cost and schedule estimates, collecting, preparing, and reporting programmatic information.
• Experience being a lead project manager.
• Experience with coordinating with project stakeholders, contractors, architects and engineers during all construction project phases. Experience with reviewing design document submittals, document control, reading and enforcing contract requirements, reviewing cost and schedule estimates, collecting, preparing, and reporting programmatic information.
• Experience with estimating and cost verification reviews.
• Fluent in project management principles and how to implement project management principles.
• Ability to analyze all relevant project-related information and communicate project status and issues effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, interpret contract terms and conditions, working knowledge of CPM scheduling, communication skills, intermediate computer skills and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PMP, CCM and/or CQM certification credential

$130,000 - $150,000 a year
Salary commensurate with experience.
Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(K) plan with employer match.
Procon is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. As a critical part of our culture of respect, we strictly prohibit any discrimination or harassment based on gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, ancestry, pregnancy, national origin, and any other status protected by law.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.