Project Manager - Campus Infrastructure and Development

About Weeks Group

Weeks Group is a leading provider of construction management, owner's representation, and consulting services for the mission-critical data center industry. We partner with some of the world's largest developers and operators to deliver complex, high-performance infrastructure that powers the digital economy.

We are builders, not brokers. Our teams are made up of experienced professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, solve difficult problems, and take ownership of project success from concept through operations.

Position Overview

Weeks Group is seeking a Project Manager – Campus Infrastructure & Development to support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale data center campus development projects. This role serves as the owner's representative for campus-wide infrastructure and enabling works, managing the critical projects that allow vertical construction to proceed successfully. The Project Manager will oversee offsite utilities, substations, site logistics, AHJ-driven improvements, and other shared infrastructure while partnering closely with Senior Project Managers responsible for individual buildings.

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with strong project management skills and a working knowledge of utility infrastructure, site development, permitting, procurement, and mission-critical construction.

Our Values

• We Answer the Call: Integrity. Honesty. Trust. Nimbleness.
• We Don’t Take No for an Answer: Persistence. Determination. Accountability.
• We Solve Problems: Experts on the side of the solution.
• We Expect the Best from Each Other: Teamwork. Communication. Ownership.
• We BTFM: Innovation. High standards. Disdain for mediocrity.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Infrastructure & Development

Manage campus-wide infrastructure projects including:

• Utility power distribution
• Water and sewer infrastructure
• Fiber and telecommunications systems
• Substation and utility interconnections
• Roadway and traffic improvements
• Stormwater and drainage systems
• Site logistics and access roads
• Laydown yards and crane operations
• Shared campus infrastructure
• Enabling and early works packages
• Serve as the owner's representative for assigned infrastructure projects and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.

Preconstruction & Planning

• Support campus planning and site development activities.
• Assist with due diligence and entitlement processes
• Develop budgets for infrastructure and enabling works.
• Develop project schedules aligned with overall campus milestones.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Evaluate contractor and vendor proposals.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering, development, procurement, and operations teams.

Construction Management

• Manage assigned projects to achieve scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance and project progress.
• Lead project kick-off and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with utility providers and regulatory agencies.
• Track critical project milestones and dependencies.
• Support campus readiness initiatives.
• Coordinate enabling work with vertical construction activities.
• Identify and resolve project issues proactively.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination

• Coordinate permitting activities with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Manage utility company interactions and approvals.
• Support inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Track permit status and critical approval milestones.
• Coordinate infrastructure turnover requirements.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Manage procurement of infrastructure vendors and services.
• Review contractor proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate equipment and material deliveries.
• Monitor vendor performance.
• Manage contract compliance and documentation.
• Support project purchasing activities.

Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets and expenditures.
• Review contractor invoices and pay applications.
• Manage change orders and contract modifications.
• Track project costs and forecast expenditures.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams.
• Support cash flow planning and reporting.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Track schedules and milestone performance.
• Manage document control processes.
• Coordinate drawing and specification updates.
• Prepare executive project reports.
• Monitor project risks and mitigation plans.

Closeout & Turnover

• Coordinate project closeout activities.
• Collect and review as-built documentation.
• Verify operation and maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate warranty documentation.
• Support turnover to operations teams.
• Ensure completion of punch-list items.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication across multiple project teams.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Promote the Weeks Group culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of commercial or industrial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing infrastructure or site development projects.
• Strong understanding of permitting and inspection processes.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling methodology.
• Experience with change management and cost tracking.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Preferred

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience with utility infrastructure and substation projects.
• Experience serving as an owner's representative.
• Familiarity with commercial construction contracts.
• Experience with cost estimating and CSI Master Format.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Knowledge of large mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems.