Job Opening

Project Manager – HPC Data Center

Location: Fargo, ND (Relocation Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt
Reports To: VP of Construction

Position Summary

Century Builders seeks a highly experienced Project Manager (PM) to lead the execution of large-scale, hyperscale data center construction projects. The PM is the primary steward of cost, schedule, quality, and client relationships, working closely with Century Builders’ senior leadership, field superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives.

The Project Manager is responsible for translating contract documents into executable workflows, proactively monitoring financial health, ensuring timely procurement and resource allocation, and guiding the project team through preconstruction, execution, commissioning, and closeout. This role requires mastery of project management tools, proven success in bringing mission-critical facilities online, and the ability to anticipate and correct deviations from budget, schedule, or quality.

Key Responsibilities

Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development

Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
Research prospective clients
Assist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPs
Participate in pursuit interviews
Assist with and participate in preconstruction meetings
Provide management and leadership to ensure successful completion of our QA/QC page turn process
Understand project-specific workforce and vendor participation goals and incorporate into project work plan

Estimating and Bidding

Perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating
Take the lead on updating estimates through SDs, DDs and CDs
Develop bidders list and verify subcontractor qualifications through CMiC Prequalification process
Subcontractor procurement (prepare contracting plan, bid solicitations, bid analysis and tabulations)
Comprehensive understanding of what is included in subcontractor package scope
Page turn review with subcontractors and field staff prior to subcontract award
Review bid results with owner and architect and prepare/execute Owner Notification Letter (when applicable)
Prepare, approve, and signoff on subcontracts for review and execution
Participate in preparation of preconstruction estimate and cost model
Create and maintain control estimate

Project Leadership & Oversight

Serve as the single point of accountability for project performance (scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety)
Manage multi-year hyperscale projects, often exceeding $100M+, with extensive MEPF integration, redundant utility systems, and mission-critical commissioning requirements
Lead Century Builders’ project teams including Senior/Commercial Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Coordinators, and Project Engineers
Establish project execution strategies, including master scheduling, subcontractor buyout sequencing, commissioning timelines, and turnover milestones

Budget & Financial Controls

Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; maintain accurate cost reports and cash flow projections
Approve subcontractor pay applications and supplier invoices; manage retainage and lien releases
Generate monthly cost-to-complete forecasts and issue corrective actions to keep the project on financial track
Evaluate change orders for validity, negotiate pricing, and issue formal change directives as required
Work with the project accounting team to produce monthly pay applications
Prepare, track and review the project cost control log with the construction team
Manage project cost review and approval processes with the design team and owner
Prepare Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statement, Invoice and other billing documents as required by our owner contract

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

Create and maintain detailed project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent) integrating trade sequences, long-lead procurement, and commissioning phases
Chair weekly schedule protection meetings with Senior Superintendent and trade foremen; adjust look-ahead schedules to preserve critical path
Issue weekly project ownership updates to Century Builders leadership and the client, including earned value analysis, milestone achievement, and forward-looking risk commentary

Contract & Risk Management

Lead preconstruction review of owner contracts, subcontracts, and design documents
Oversee RFIs, submittals, and change management workflows; ensure timely responses to prevent bottlenecks
Anticipate risks (supply chain, labor availability, jurisdictional approvals, weather, etc.) and develop mitigation strategies
Maintain comprehensive project documentation in ProCore, Bluebeam, and M365 platforms

Project Documentation

Review and understand all drawings and specifications
Lead the project document page turn reviews
Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process and work with the design team to get timely responses
Manage the shop drawings/submittals review process and work with the design team to get timely turnaround
Participate in BIM coordination meetings
Manage project sustainability requirements and documentation
Understand the requirements of our owner’s contracts, as well as subcontracts

Stakeholder & Client Relations

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design teams, and hyperscaler representatives
Represent Century Builders at OAC (Owner–Architect–Contractor) meetings, public utility coordination sessions, and community relations forums
Provide transparent, proactive communication to build client trust and protect Century Builders’ reputation
Lead dispute resolution and subcontractor claim negotiations

Team Management & Coordination

Direct coordination between field operations and office administration
Mentor and develop Assistant PMs, Engineers, and Superintendents for succession planning
Lead cross-functional team meetings, aligning field progress, procurement, engineering, and safety priorities
Foster a “zero harm” culture with support from safety leadership, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and client-specific safety protocols

Subcontract Management

Maintain a thorough understanding of what is included in the subcontractor’s scope
Review and process subcontractor change requests
Review and approve subcontractor invoices
Track project workforce goals/vendor goals
Assist superintendent with manpower and personnel requests
Schedule and document pre-installation meetings

Project Meetings

Attend all project and company safety meetings
Attend and participate in weekly work plan meetings
Conduct and provide timely documentation for construction coordination meetings
Participate in start-up meetings and preparing documentation in conjunction with field staff
Provide monthly Project Assessment reports to management and lead meetings
Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews

Quality, Commissioning & Closeout

Establish quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs and first-pass yield metrics
Drive closeout: warranties, O&M manuals, punch list completion, and lessons-learned reviews
Oversee transition to client operations teams, ensuring smooth turnover and warranty compliance

Safety

Attend project and company safety meetings
Participate in safety training

Qualifications

Required Experience

10+ years in commercial/industrial project management, with experience leading mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects exceeding $50M, with accelerated schedules and high technical complexity
Strong financial management experience with cost reporting, forecasting, and change order negotiation

Skills & Competencies

Proficiency with ProCore, MS Project/Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365
Deep understanding of sequencing, long-lead procurement, commissioning, and turnover in mission-critical environments
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
Strong presentation and reporting skills for executive and client-facing updates

Certifications

OSHA 30 (required)
PMP (Project Management Professional) – Preferred
CCM (Certified Construction Manager) – Preferred

Working Conditions

Site-based role in Fargo, ND, with relocation assistance provided
Standard work schedule: 5–6 days per week, with extended periods of 7-day workweeks during peak construction and commissioning
Regular travel for coordination meetings, supplier visits, and potential support of other Century Builders projects

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position involves prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer terminal and requires the ability to communicate effectively in a typical office environment with standard office noise levels. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and lifting are also required.

The role requires regular visits to active construction jobsites, where the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, uneven terrain, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures. The employee must be able to safely navigate project sites, including walking long distances, traversing uneven surfaces, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing various work areas as needed.

Why Join Century Builders

Century Builders is a premier contractor specializing in high-complexity, large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects across the Midwest. Joining our team means playing a critical role in delivering next-generation hyperscale data centers—projects that power the world’s most advanced cloud and AI technologies.

At Century Builders, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and craftsmanship, while advancing your career on some of the most challenging and rewarding construction projects in the industry.