Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Data Centers

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
  • 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.