ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of assigned responsibilities on construction projects, not limited to, but inclusive of the following:
- Project set up with project budget and schedule creation including oversight.
- RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination.
- Leading all design phases and document management working internally with stakeholder groups and SME's.
- Coordination and supervision of contractors. Either traditional contractors or design build contractors.
- Oversight of physical construction activities on site.
- Leading commissioning of critical systems integration across new customer builds and existing data centers.
- Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer and operations.
- Management in contractor safety performance.
- Coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment.
- Management of project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholder, data center work rules, and budget.
- Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Act as project leader, drive coordination and integration of internal customers within the project.
- For assigned construction projects, manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources.
- Report to assigned Client's Special Projects team and manager.
- Manage assigned portfolio execution on projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
- Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion.
- QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy.
- Handle inputs and delivery of work products with internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces follow all applicable client requirements.
- Establish and track project budgets. Submit approval packages to TOF approval group.
- Partner with Base Building Director(s), Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts including variance analyses as well as execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors.
- Vendor/Contractor management including qualification and relationship building/maintenance.
- Review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget.
- Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations.
- Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a similar field.
- 5+ years of project management experience is required, 7-10 years is preferred.
- Sophisticated and technical construction experience is required.
- Data Center and General Contractor experience is preferred.
- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6.
- Knowledge of Procore software preferred.
- Travel may be required and could grow, but will be assessed by the project team.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
