Preconstruction Project Manager (3 Month Contract) na Serverfarm

Serverfarm is seeking an experienced Site Development Manager for a 3-month contract engagement to lead the initial phase of land clearing, environmental compliance, and civil construction planning for our greenfield data center development. This role will establish the foundation for site preparation activities, secure critical permits, coordinate utility planning, and mobilize civil contractors to ensure the site is on track for full-scale development.This is a fast-paced, high-impact contract role requiring immediate contributions and daily on-site presence to accelerate project timelines and ensure all environmental, regulatory, and civil planning activities are properly established before transitioning to longer-term site operations leadership. We will cover all temporary relocation costs.

Key Accountabilities

Immediately initiate environmental permit applications (NPDES, stormwater, wetlands, local approvals)

Develop SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) ready for implementation

Conduct site walks with environmental consultants to identify potential compliance issues

Establish relationships with local environmental regulatory agencies

Create environmental monitoring and inspection protocols

Serve as primary liaison with power companies to finalize substation location and service timeline

Coordinate with water, sewer, fiber, and telecom providers for service extensions

Initiate utility easement negotiations and documentation

Develop utility coordination schedule and identify critical path items

Develop detailed scopes of work for land clearing, grading, and earthwork contractors

Lead contractor selection process (RFP, bid reviews, reference checks)

Negotiate contracts and pricing for civil work packages

Coordinate geotechnical investigations and soil testing

Establish site logistics plan (access roads, staging areas, equipment mobilization)

Review civil drawings and grading plans for constructability

Identify potential site risks (rock, contamination, drainage, access)

Develop detailed budget and schedule for full site preparation phase

Create transition plan and documentation for incoming long-term site manager

Required Skills

Available to start immediately and commit to 3-month engagement

10+ years of experience managing large-scale civil construction and site development projects

Proven ability to mobilize projects quickly and deliver results in short timeframes

Deep knowledge of environmental permitting and ability to fast-track approvals

Experience coordinating utility extensions with power companies and infrastructure providers

Strong contractor procurement skills (RFP development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation)

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and ramp up immediately

Local to Houston or Atlanta area (or willing to temporarily relocate for contract duration)

Comfortable with 80%+ on-site presence and travel to remote project sites

Excellent documentation skills for project handoff

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