Senior Project Manager
Amicus Talent Solutions1. Senior Project Manager – Data Center<\/b>
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Location:<\/b> South Chicago | Immediate Hire<\/b> | $150K–$200K+<\/b>
<\/p>Senior Project Manager – Ground -Up Data Center Construction (South Chicago)<\/b>
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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
<\/h2>Ground -Up Construction Leadership<\/b>
<\/h3>Oversee all phases of ground -up data center development<\/b>, including site acquisition readiness, earthwork, utilities installation, foundations, steel erection, exterior envelope, and full build -out.
<\/p><\/li>Ensure seamless coordination from site preparation and civil work<\/b> through structural completion and MEP integration<\/b>.
<\/p><\/li>Drive fast -track schedules and maintain rigorous quality control across all construction phases.
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MEP & Mission -Critical Infrastructure Oversight<\/b>
<\/h3>Supervise installation of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems<\/b>, ensuring mission -critical reliability, performance, and redundancy.
<\/p><\/li>Manage high -voltage systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, and chilled water systems.
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Validate full MEP coordination with structural and architectural elements, ensuring clear pathways, conflict -free routing, and system commissioning readiness.
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Oversee integrated testing, startup, and turnover of all mission -critical systems.
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GC & Subcontractor Management<\/b>
<\/h3>Lead daily coordination with General Contractors<\/b>, trades, and specialty subcontractors to ensure alignment with scope, drawings, and specifications.
<\/p><\/li>Conduct regular site walks to verify progress, MEP quality, safety compliance, and installation accuracy.
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Hold GCs accountable for manpower planning, sequencing, logistics, and adherence to project milestones.
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Project Controls & Risk Management<\/b>
<\/h3>Manage and monitor budgets, schedules, procurement timelines, and change orders.
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Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and ensure minimal impact on cost or schedule.
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Maintain strict compliance with safety procedures, building codes, and quality standards throughout the build.
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Client & Stakeholder Engagement<\/b>
<\/h3>Serve as the main point of contact for client updates, design coordination, and milestone reporting.
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Provide clear, consistent communication, both on -site and through structured project reporting.
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Qualifications<\/b>
<\/h2>7–10+ years of experience<\/b> managing ground -up data center construction<\/b> projects (required).
<\/p><\/li>Proven experience delivering large mission -critical facilities with heavy MEP scope<\/b> and complex electrical/mechanical systems.
<\/p><\/li>Strong background directing General Contractors<\/b> on high -value commercial or mission -critical builds.
<\/p><\/li>Ability to manage full project lifecycle: sitework, civil, structural, architectural, and full MEP integration.
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Deep knowledge of data center systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC/cooling, redundancy configurations, and commissioning processes.
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Strong leadership, communication, and client -facing skills with a hands -on, on -site management approach.
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Preferred Qualifications<\/b>
<\/h2>Experience with multi -phase or hyperscale data center programs.
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Proficiency in construction management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.).
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Background in both owner’s representative and GC environments.
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Oversee all phases of ground -up data center development<\/b>, including site acquisition readiness, earthwork, utilities installation, foundations, steel erection, exterior envelope, and full build -out.
<\/p><\/li>Ensure seamless coordination from site preparation and civil work<\/b> through structural completion and MEP integration<\/b>.
<\/p><\/li>Drive fast -track schedules and maintain rigorous quality control across all construction phases.
<\/p><\/li><\/ul>MEP & Mission -Critical Infrastructure Oversight<\/b>
<\/h3>Supervise installation of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems<\/b>, ensuring mission -critical reliability, performance, and redundancy.
<\/p><\/li>Manage high -voltage systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, and chilled water systems.
<\/p><\/li>Validate full MEP coordination with structural and architectural elements, ensuring clear pathways, conflict -free routing, and system commissioning readiness.
<\/p><\/li>Oversee integrated testing, startup, and turnover of all mission -critical systems.
<\/p><\/li><\/ul>GC & Subcontractor Management<\/b>
<\/h3>Lead daily coordination with General Contractors<\/b>, trades, and specialty subcontractors to ensure alignment with scope, drawings, and specifications.
<\/p><\/li>Conduct regular site walks to verify progress, MEP quality, safety compliance, and installation accuracy.
<\/p><\/li>Hold GCs accountable for manpower planning, sequencing, logistics, and adherence to project milestones.
<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Project Controls & Risk Management<\/b>
<\/h3>Manage and monitor budgets, schedules, procurement timelines, and change orders.
<\/p><\/li>Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and ensure minimal impact on cost or schedule.
<\/p><\/li>Maintain strict compliance with safety procedures, building codes, and quality standards throughout the build.
<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Client & Stakeholder Engagement<\/b>
<\/h3>Serve as the main point of contact for client updates, design coordination, and milestone reporting.
<\/p><\/li>Provide clear, consistent communication, both on -site and through structured project reporting.
<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Qualifications<\/b>
<\/h2>7–10+ years of experience<\/b> managing ground -up data center construction<\/b> projects (required).
<\/p><\/li>Proven experience delivering large mission -critical facilities with heavy MEP scope<\/b> and complex electrical/mechanical systems.
<\/p><\/li>Strong background directing General Contractors<\/b> on high -value commercial or mission -critical builds.
<\/p><\/li>Ability to manage full project lifecycle: sitework, civil, structural, architectural, and full MEP integration.
<\/p><\/li>Deep knowledge of data center systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC/cooling, redundancy configurations, and commissioning processes.
<\/p><\/li>Strong leadership, communication, and client -facing skills with a hands -on, on -site management approach.
<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Preferred Qualifications<\/b>
<\/h2>Experience with multi -phase or hyperscale data center programs.
<\/p><\/li>Proficiency in construction management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.).
<\/p><\/li>Background in both owner’s representative and GC environments.
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