Civil Project Manager - Site Design - Data Center

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for some of the largest and most forward-thinking and desirable companies in the world to work for. The large hyperscale data center campuses we design throughout the U.S. will give you the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex engineering-driven projects being built today. Our clients are relationship based and truly value the work we do for them, affording us the opportunity to contribute to society’s technological and connected community through the design of the critical infrastructure that is the foundation of these projects. 

As a Project Manager on our Data Center Civil Team, you will be lead entitlement, mass grading, civil design projects, and construction phase services for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. This position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. 

Key responsibilities a Project Manager can expect in this role include: 

Project Scoping and Tracking: Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and track progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion. 

Contract Negotiation: Manage complex contract negotiations with the client. 

Project Execution: Lead the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinate availability of internal resources, and assign individual responsibilities to ensure technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives. 

Progress Monitoring: Monitor progress and measure project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within the established scope, schedule, and budget. 

Change and Risk Management: Manage change requests, execute risk management techniques, and implement strategies to minimize negative financial impact on the project. 

Technical Review: Coordinate detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled. 

Documentation: Document all project deliverables and maintain comprehensive records, including correspondence, design plans, and other project-related files. 

Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to regulations and enforce safety standards. 

*This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work-life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location. 

You are passionate about: 

• Working collaboratively with others 
• Having ownership in the work you do 
• Using your talents to positively affect communities 
• Solving problems 
• Providing excellence in client service 

You bring to the team: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture or a related area preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required  
• A minimum of eight years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility 
• Ability to thoroughly manage projects in accordance with Olsson’s PM Statement of Expectations, Project Management Development program and firmwide Quality Management Program 
• A proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project 
• management activities 
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills 
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative 
• and effective solutions to complex problems 
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history 
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required 

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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