Project Manager

Job Summary
The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a large data center construction project in the DMV area.

This is an in-field leadership role with responsibility for project execution from planning through completion, including budget and cost management, scheduling, procurement, labor and fabrication planning, BIM coordination, change management, and client communication. The Project Manager will work closely with field leadership, general contractors, owner representatives, internal teams, and Assistant Project Managers to ensure project milestones, financial objectives, and client expectations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the project from startup through completion.
• Manage and mentor Assistant Project Managers and coordinate internal project resources.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination with the general contractor, owner representatives, clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage project budgets, cost projections, and financial performance to support established revenue and profitability goals.
• Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules to ensure key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Forecast and manage project labor requirements in coordination with field leadership.
• Forecast and coordinate fabrication requirements to support project schedules and field installation.
• Procure and coordinate project materials and equipment as required.
• Manage the RFI process and drive timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Manage the project submittal process, including reviewing submittals for compliance with project requirements and maintaining accurate logs.
• Estimate, prepare, and manage change order proposals.
• Lead and participate in BIM and project coordination activities.
• Coordinate resources across departments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, or execution.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with clients, coworkers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend and actively participate in client and project meetings.
• Maintain an active presence on the job site throughout construction activities and during critical phases of the project.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, labor, procurement, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Data center project experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and navigate varying terrain and elevations on active construction sites.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from varying heights.

Additional Information

• Work Location: In-field position based in the DMV area
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $155,000

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