Job title: Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)
Company: Eclaro
Job description: Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)
Job Number: 25-04739Power the future of digital infrastructure. ECLARO’s client is looking for a Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) in Cedar Rapids, IA.ECLARO’s client is a leading provider of secure and scalable data center solutions, serving hyperscale, enterprise, and government clients. If you’re ready to support mission-critical operations and be part of a rapidly growing digital ecosystem, take a chance at this exciting opportunity!Position Overview:
- The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s).
- The Development Project Engineer will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
Salary: $85,000.00-$120,000.00/Year.Responsibilities:
- Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities.
- Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
- Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
- Work with Client stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s).
- Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
- Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
- Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process.
- Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders.
- Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
- Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion.
- Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.
- Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team.
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key Client stakeholders.
- Represent Client Interests in OAC meetings.
- Create & build relationships that enhance Client’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate.
- Aid in due diligence efforts on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.
- Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed.
- Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
- Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level.
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out.
- Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities.
- Experience with management of MEP trades.
If interested, you may contact:
Al Roper646-695-2953Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
Expected salary: $85000 – 120000 per year
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Job date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:46:44 GMT
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