Data Center Construction Manager
Data Center Construction Manager9 month contractAshburn, VAResponsibilities:Construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects. Includes ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget. Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases. Lead negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. Creation of construction project scope and request for proposals.Capital requests/financial analysis of construction work including change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing.Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or the optimization of existing data centers.Construction submittal review.Construction project quality control including the creation of a commissioning plan and support of the commissioning process.Recording and reporting key construction metrics to team members and management.Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures.Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.Travel to data center sites for engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, start-up testing, and full commissioning, as required.Top requirements:Experience onsite as a construction manager, driving construction-based workMechanical/Electrical plant construction experience a mustExperience working directly/face-to-face with contractors.Additional requirements:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work history with experience in project management.5+ years of experience in construction management of large-scale, complex projects involving multiple disciplines.Understand electrical engineering principles including breaker coordination studies, switch-gear sequence of operation, and NEC code.Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.General contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders) associated with construction and project execution.Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplinesPerform business case analysis to justify project scope and financial position for management reviewPreferred skills:Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants.Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation.Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.Value engineering: Proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods).Experience in controls and commissioning of large scale projects.Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).Possess clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions
Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type:Contract
Location:Dulles, VADistance:16 miles
Date Posted:Dec 9, 20193 days ago
Industry:IT
Data Center Construction Manager9 month contractAshburn, VAResponsibilities:Construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects. Includes ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget. Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases. Lead negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. Creation of construction project scope and request for proposals.Capital requests/financial analysis of construction work including change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing.Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or the optimization of existing data centers.Construction submittal review.Construction project quality control including the creation of a commissioning plan and support of the commissioning process.Recording and reporting key construction metrics to team members and management.Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures.Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.Travel to data center sites for engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, start-up testing, and full commissioning, as required.Top requirements:Experience onsite as a construction manager, driving construction-based workMechanical/Electrical plant construction experience a mustExperience working directly/face-to-face with contractors.Additional requirements:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work history with experience in project management.5+ years of experience in construction management of large-scale, complex projects involving multiple disciplines.Understand electrical engineering principles including breaker coordination studies, switch-gear sequence of operation, and NEC code.Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.General contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders) associated with construction and project execution.Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplinesPerform business case analysis to justify project scope and financial position for management reviewPreferred skills:Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants.Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation.Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.Value engineering: Proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods).Experience in controls and commissioning of large scale projects.Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).Possess clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions
Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer