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Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Senior Principal Data Center Construction Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbilene, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 12 years of construction project management experience, focused on data center or colocation infrastructure for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
  • A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
  • Strong knowledge of base building data center construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing disciplines.
  • Experience in project management for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment.
  • Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainability.
  • Expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
  • Ability to lead under pressure, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.
  • Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets.
  • Ability to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on timelines and costs.
  • Extensive experience selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies to ensure compliance in construction activities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and project updates.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on the base building and MEP infrastructure portions of data center projects and coordinate with DCIB teams executing separate tenant fit-out data hall white-space projects.
  • Lead and manage construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and quality standards.
  • Develop a deep understanding of projects to evaluate timely-delivery risk profiles, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and inform the business of potential impacts.
  • Develop mitigation strategies for major project risks.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitate communication, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers to deliver milestones on time.
  • Coordinate and integrate separate tenant fit-out project scopes with the DCIB teams throughout design, construction, and commissioning.
  • Implement and oversee quality-control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with design teams to align construction activities with approved design plans and specifications.
  • Ensure construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Provide ongoing input to evaluate colocation providers and support continuous improvement.
  • Conduct regular site walks throughout the project to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality.

About the Company

Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Oracle builds databases, business applications, and cloud infrastructure for companies and public-sector organizations. Oracle Database stores and processes business data, while Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides computing, storage, and networking for applications and AI workloads. Fusion Cloud Applications support finance, human resources, supply chains, and customer service, helping businesses manage everyday operations and reporting. Customers pay for cloud subscriptions and usage, software licenses, support, hardware, and consulting, with deployment options in Oracle's cloud or their own data centers. Oracle was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
1977

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