Data Center Project Manager - Connectivity

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the Company's Safety Program and client worksite policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
• Lead and manage assigned project management team members.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines and under supervision.
• Manage assigned projects in accordance with schedule that supports favorable performance indexing that meets or exceeds the expectations of the project plan.
• Effectively manage subcontractor / vendor performance to ensure compliant project delivery.
• Provide progress updates, reports, and performance metrics.
• Manage installation strategies to ensure industry best practices, means, and methods are leveraged to complete the project on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed timely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Be accountable for the financial performance of assigned projects and manage all costs against planned budgets.
• Oversee and present project cost reports as required or requested within defined timelines.
• Manage organizational resources to control variables that contribute to project costs such as labor, materials, and equipment.
• Cultivate and foster positive relationships with teammates, customers, and vendors to maintain, secure, and expand business opportunities.
• Develop resource plans and evaluate needs in conjunction with project requirements.
• Partner with internal and external teams to provide subject matter expertise related to estimating, construction feasibility, and value engineering.
• Leverage construction technology platforms, automation, and software to drive safety, quality, efficiencies, and cost savings.
• Foster an innovative mindset that empowers employees to seek out solutions for existing challenges and optimize processes.
• Encourage and support continuous improvement activities and Lean initiatives across the site.
• Lead training programs to develop employees and ensure workforce continuity.
• Provide opportunities for technical and professional development through internal training and industry certification courses.

Requirements

• Decision making and judgment: The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules.
• Proficient in leveraging information and data in making informed decisions.
• Deep understanding of industry-specific estimating and engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify change events and implement change management best practices.
• Knowledge of various construction technology platforms, quality, and safety standards.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting principles and cost forecasting.
• Ability to report and read out project information to all stakeholders as needed or required.
• Working knowledge of the PMBOK Guidelines and Standards.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules.
• Advanced project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and effective interaction with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and others.
• Coaching, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, including customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Disciplined, detail-oriented, organized, and self-driven.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to resolve complex problems, conflicts, and issues.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Ability to develop processes and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other industry applications.
• AAS or BS in Construction Management or Construction Engineering, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years' progressive experience in the construction industry in a management or leadership role.
• Experience overseeing and managing large structured cabling projects and/or data center construction projects is highly preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale multi-million-dollar projects across different construction vertical markets.
• Experience managing the installation of mission-critical infrastructure for data center new builds and retrofits is highly preferred.
• Experience managing all contracting and project delivery methods including lump sum, cost plus, GMP, unit price, design-build, and time and material.
• Experience managing construction teams of 50-100+ technicians on project sites.
• Experience with industry-leading manufacturer products and solutions.
• Preferred professional certifications: OSHA-30 Hour, BICSI RCDD, BICSI RTPM, PMI PMP.

Nice to Have

• OSHA-30 Hour certification (must be obtained within first six months if not certified at hire).
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
• BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM).
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in Construction Management or Construction Engineering
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 3 years' experience in construction management or leadership roles

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth
• Work on high-profile projects globally