Pre-Construction Manager, AMER DCCD Pre-Construction

Key job responsibilities

Detailed knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC).

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.

Drive practical constructability standards in design documentation.

Perform constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.

Act as the point of escalation for complex constructability issues.

Provide input into global standards and data center template designs.

Perform civil, structural, electrical and build phasing evaluations for potential sites.

Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.

Determine and communicate site requirements that could impact schedule, cost, delivery of the work and integration of site with surrounding properties.

Create construction GC scope and request for proposals.

Manage GC as they deliver preconstruction services during the design phase.

Review bid summaries, schedules and milestones, labor pricing, and perform subcontractor evaluations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains