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Project Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Careers
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a Project Manager who has experience building large commercial or data center projects. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

This position can be based in Salt Lake City, UT or in a traveling role.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and provides input regarding all issues that require risk management
  • Develops solutions to ensure issues never become problems
  • Develops contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to projects
  • Leads their teams in such a way to maximize the contributions of each team member
  • Reviews (and fully understands) prime contract with Project Director and provides red line changes
  • Provide detailed contractual interpretations to team regarding prime contracts and subcontract agreements
  • Experience managing projects in various construction delivery methods to include Design Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) and Hard bid formats
  • Make recommendations in project delivery method and contract award designation process
  • Supervise and provide input on methods to manage Owner furnished material or work
  • Takes initiative and is involved during the proposal phase including, but not limited to writing project management plans, creating proposal schedules, reviewing proposals
  • Ability to recognize project issues and timely acquire/coordinate company resources to support project as required
  • Supervises project team’s overall administration and technical direction to single or multiple projects simultaneously
  • Exhibits strong commitment to customer service, both internal and external in fulfillment of Big-D’s stewardship/mission
  • Proactively monitor the progress of the CPM schedule through updated schedules
  • Ensure field managers/staff are adhering to Big-D safety programs
  • Holds team members accountable during all aspects of the project
  • Full understanding of design process and able to provide quality control review of plans/specifications
  • Ensures project team is performing all tasks in a streamlined fashion and makes adjustments as necessary
  • Directs, guides, assists, plans and supports the design team as required
  • Clearly, concisely and timely documents all changes or deviations from the contract documents including notifying the Owner of potential issues
  • Proficient in technical writing for proposals
  • Assist in developing prequalified subcontractor bidders list, review qualifications, and award contracts
  • Coordinate construction activities of owners, public agencies, facility operations, tenants and utility companies in order to assure the desired project schedule, budget and quality are achieved
  • Responsible for comprehensive design review for 30%, 60% and 90% design drawings. Input shall be provided in regards to cost, feasibility and completeness, as well as assist with management of the design
  • Understanding of cost estimating software and ability to accurately provide input regarding project costs
  • Negotiates subcontract modifications with subcontractors to manage risk
  • Ensures prime and subcontractor contractual requirements are met prior to performing work
  • Responsible to provide technical and procedural construction direction to internal and external shareholders
  • Provide prompt and accurate reporting of all required costs, changes, schedules and insurance data
  • Responsible for review/approval of change order requests and onsite change orders

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or other related field
  • 7 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working ground-up commercial construction experience or data center projects.
  • Data center construction experience preferred 

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for medical and dental insurance for you and your family
  • Employer Contribution into an HSA
  • 401k with Match
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Other Supplemental Benefits
  • PTO & Holidays
  • Vehicle Allowance

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

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