[Remote] Project Manager- Data Centers

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager to lead complex projects from planning and design through construction and closeout, initially focused on data centers. The role oversees budgets, schedules, procurement, project controls, and delivery while serving as a liaison among clients and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects from early-stage planning through project completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
• Establish strong partnerships with clients and serve as a key liaison between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Review and evaluate project requirements, program goals, and design solutions to ensure alignment with owner objectives
• Initiate and manage procurement efforts for design, construction, and consultant services
• Draft, review, communicate, negotiate, and manage contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, schedules, and web-based project controls while identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Analyze budget and schedule impacts and provide recommendations to support project financial objectives
• Oversee the development and review of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Establish, lead, and document project meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment among stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates to clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants while proactively identifying issues and solutions
• Anticipate potential changes to project budgets and schedules and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and maintain project objectives
• Coordinate value engineering exercises and evaluate alternatives with ownership teams
• Coordinate with architects and project teams to monitor contractor and vendor activities and verify compliance with design specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• Support contract administration activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and progress payment documentation
• Observe and report on construction progress, project risks, and construction-related issues
• Manage project closeout activities and ensure successful project completion
• Support PMA’s business development efforts by participating in networking opportunities, proposal development, and client interviews

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in project management, construction, real estate development, architecture, engineering, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and project controls
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes, including architectural drawings, engineering documents, bidding, and contract administration
• Experience coordinating and managing architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to analyze project data, identify risks, and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and project teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization
• You are a confident project leader who can independently manage projects while building trusted client relationships
• You communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• You have strong business judgment and the ability to anticipate challenges before they impact project goals
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage complex project information, budgets, and schedules
• You enjoy solving problems, developing solutions, and keeping projects moving forward in dynamic environments
• You are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on project execution
• You demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy partnering with diverse stakeholder groups
• With experience managing data center, mission-critical, technology, or other technically complex projects preferred
• Familiarity with data center environments, mission-critical infrastructure, MEP systems, and the unique scheduling and coordination requirements associated with data center development and construction is a plus
• You have experience delivering data center, mission-critical, or other highly technical projects and understand the importance of reliability, schedule, quality, and operational performance

Benefits

• Remote position

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