Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead
About the role
The Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead is responsible for leading data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
Construction Project Management - Project Planning and Execution: Leads the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, coordinates with colocation providers, creates and manages project budgets, and oversees quality control processes.
Construction Project Management - Project Integration and Quality Assurance: Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards. Conducts detailed site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality throughout the life of the project. Leads the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
Risk and Problem Management: Evaluates the risk profiles associated with timely project delivery for multiple projects. Identifies gaps in risk identification and mitigation and develops tailored solutions to address these gaps. Develops and implements mitigation strategies for major construction project risks to ensure project success.
Stakeholder and Vendor Management: Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication, and resolving routine issues independently. Develops and maintains key relationships to effectively support internal and external stakeholders, identifying opportunities for process improvements. Selects, negotiates, and manages contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance.
Design Coordination and Improvement: Collaborates with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications, addressing routine design issues independently. Provides comprehensive colocation provider evaluation input for continuous improvement and identifies opportunities for process enhancements. Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: 11 years of experience in construction project management in lieu of a degree. OR Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field, and 7 years of experience in construction project management. OR Master's degree in construction management engineering or related field, and 3 years of experience in construction project management and Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering or related field AND 2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
Functional Requirements: Data Center Infrastructure Construction: Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts. Data Center Equipment: Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center physical equipment. Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to manage the execution and compliance of contracts for goods and services. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects. Business Acumen: Demonstrated business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends. Quality Assurance: Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out quality assurance activities for high-standard deliverables. Technical Writing: Demonstrated proficiency in producing clear and comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences. Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics. Negotiation: Demonstrated skill in achieving mutually beneficial agreements through effective negotiation and communication. Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to select, onboard, and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance. Financial Management: Demonstrated experience in supporting budget planning, tracking, and resource management for business success. Program Management: Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs, leading teams and allocating resources for timely project delivery. Construction Schedule Management: Demonstrated skill in developing, monitoring, and adjusting construction project schedules.