Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment

About the Role

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead to lead data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position requires working on-site at Oracle’s Data Center in Abilene, Texas, with relocation packages available.

Responsibilities

• Construction Project Management - Project Planning and Execution:
  • Leads the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality project completion.
  • Develops and maintains detailed project schedules and budgets, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Creates, reviews, and maintains key documentation, including design reviews, commissioning plans, and technical problem-solving documents.
• Construction Project Management - Project Integration and Quality Assurance:
  • Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
  • Collaborates on tenant fit-out projects, ensuring alignment across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Conducts site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality.
  • Leads startup and commissioning phases, ensuring system operational readiness.
• Risk and Problem Management:
  • Evaluates risk profiles and identifies gaps in risk mitigation, developing tailored solutions.
  • Implements strategies to address major construction project risks.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
  • Serves as the primary point of contact between Oracle and colocation providers, managing communication and resolving issues.
  • Selects, negotiates with, and manages external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance.
• Design Coordination and Improvement:
  • Collaborates with design teams to align construction activities with approved plans.
  • Provides input for colocation provider evaluation and process improvements.
  • Oversees installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience:
  • 11 years of construction project management experience (in lieu of a degree).
  • OR Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field + 7 years of experience.
  • OR Master's degree in construction management or related field + 3 years of experience.
  • OR Doctorate in Construction Management or related field + 2 years of experience with operating budgets/project financials.
• Functional Requirements:
  • Proven experience in large-scale data center infrastructure construction and equipment management.
  • Demonstrated skills in contract management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.
  • Proficiency in technical writing, conflict resolution, negotiation, and vendor management.
  • Experience in financial management, program management, and construction schedule management.

Pay

Hiring Range in USD: $102,300 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Health care and dependent care FSAs
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (flexible vacation, 11 paid holidays, 72 hours of paid sick leave)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Voluntary benefits (auto, homeowner, pet insurance)