Project Manager, Construction

About this role

About the Organization

Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod, and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused Project Manager, Construction to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of Colovore’s high-density data center development projects. This role manages construction activities from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of construction and commissioning processes, especially MEP and mission-critical systems—combined with excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. You will serve as a key liaison between internal teams, contractors, and design partners to support the successful delivery of complex, fast-paced projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage day-to-day project delivery from construction start through turnover.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying critical paths and mitigating risks proactively.

• Track progress, resolve issues, and drive alignment across contractors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders.

• Lead coordination of site logistics, permitting, inspections, and construction readiness.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

• Monitor project budgets, commitments, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.

• Review and validate change orders, pay applications, and vendor invoices.

• Partner closely with Development Finance and Preconstruction to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost alignment.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for general contractors, subcontractors, and third-party vendors.

• Lead weekly coordination meetings, track deliverables, and enforce performance expectations.

• Ensure all partners adhere to project schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Design Coordination

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal technical stakeholders to review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.

• Facilitate resolution of design conflicts and ensure constructability alignment.

• Support value engineering efforts to optimize cost, performance, and schedule.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct site walks to monitor workmanship, safety practices, installation quality, and design adherence.

• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and company standards.

• Support commissioning activities, testing, and system handover documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Development, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to support project readiness and seamless handoff.

• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership with clarity and transparency.

• Coordinate with Operations to…