Sr. Project Manager (Data Center Fitting-Out)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle management of data center fitting-out and PoP build projects across the Americas.
• Develop project execution plans (scope, schedule, budget, risks, QA/QC, logistics).
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and dashboards for regional and global leadership.
• Career with global engineering teams on design packages, rack layouts, structured cabling, power distribution, and cooling requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and site clarifications with contractors and vendors.
• Work with Zenlayer’s global supply chain team to procure long-lead equipment (racks, PDUs, fiber panels, cabling, network gear, power components).
• Monitor vendor manufacturing timelines, FAT schedules, and international logistics.
• Oversee contractors during construction, electrical / mechanical integration, and ICT installation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, Zenlayer specifications, and colocation provider guidelines.
• Lead testing & commissioning of power systems, cooling integration, rack deployment, structured cabling, and network equipment readiness.
• Deliver complete handover packages: as-built drawings, O&M manuals, inventory lists, test reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in, Data center fitting-out / build-out, PoP builds, network infrastructure deployment, Telecom, colocation, or mission-critical environments
• Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects across the Americas strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of MEP interfaces in data center environments.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, fiber systems, rack deployment, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with commissioning, ICT integration, and reliability standards.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, Jira, Asana).
• Able to read engineering drawings, floor plans, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills across distributed global teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Able to manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% within the Americas for site visits, inspections, logistics checks, and vendor meetings.