Senior Manager, Data Center Construction Development

About the Role

Leads and manages the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Supervises multiple project teams, offering strategic direction and resolving any issues that may arise during project cycles. Oversees comprehensive site walks and directs the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. Addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation and communicates potential impacts to senior management. Manages the primary point of contact role between the company and colocation providers, and leads the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Construction Project Management - Project Planning and Execution:
  • Leads and manages the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
  • Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely milestone delivery.
  • Manages project budgets, optimizing resource allocation to ensure cost-effective project execution.
  • Supervises multiple project teams, offering strategic direction and resolving any issues that may arise during project cycles.
  • Leads the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers.
• Construction Project Management - Project Integration and Quality Assurance:
  • Leads the management of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
  • Oversees the coordination and integration of tenant fit-out projects, ensuring effective communication and addressing challenges during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Supervises comprehensive site walks to ensure schedule adherence, coordination, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Directs the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects, ensuring all systems are operational and meet design specifications.
• Risk and Problem Management:
  • Oversees the evaluation of risk profiles associated with timely project delivery for multiple projects.
  • Addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation and communicates potential impacts to senior management.
  • Develops and oversees the implementation of mitigation strategies for major construction project risks to ensure project success.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
  • Oversees the primary point of contact role between the company and colocation providers, ensuring clear and effective communication and coordination across multiple teams.
  • Develops and maintains strategic relationships to support internal and external stakeholders effectively.
  • Leads the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance.
• Design Coordination and Improvement:
  • Oversees collaboration with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.
  • Provides strategic colocation provider evaluation input for continuous improvement.
  • Leads the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Core Responsibilities:
  • Manages multiple medium- to large-scale projects or initiatives across teams, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budgets are monitored and met.
  • Provides direction to teams on project work, setting priorities, and aligning with business needs.
  • Drives cross-functional partnerships to align on expectations and shared objectives across multiple teams.
  • Coaches team members to develop strategic relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Promotes inclusivity by actively seeking and listening to diverse perspectives.
  • Provides direction to multiple teams on addressing complex operational and/or technical issues.
  • Models engaging in continuous learning to deepen expertise and stay ahead of industry trends.
  • Drives performance across teams by providing feedback and coaching in alignment with performance management processes.
  • Discusses development goals with team members and shares opportunities to facilitate career development.

Requirements

• 50%+ travel is required for this role.

Pay

Hiring range in USD from: $126,200 to $264,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other eligible employees (13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire, refreshing each calendar year with a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.