18395-Technology Management-NJ

About the role

Location: Somerset, NJ (Hybrid minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area). Department: Enterprise Tech & Services Enterprise Data Centers. Reporting to the Vice President, EDC Engineering & Operations. The Data Center Project Manager (M&E) is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of mechanical, electrical, and technology infrastructure construction projects within the firm’s enterprise data centers. This role manages the full project lifecycle including scope definition, design coordination, vendor oversight, financial management, commissioning support, and handover to operations, ensuring projects meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements. Interview process: 2 rounds via Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third‑party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence.
• Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per‑project basis.
• Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady state operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5‑10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission‑critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment.
• Experience with financial firms is preferred (critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center).
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large‑scale project budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast‑paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity)
• 401(k)‑retirement savings
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal support
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Pay

$65‑68 per hour

Schedule

Hybrid – minimum 4 days per week on‑site at various locations in the NY/NJ area.