Senior Data Center Construction Manager

This role will focus on the base building and MEP infrastructure portions of the project, as well as high-density liquid cooling tenant fit-outs.

• Project Oversight: Provide expert technical guidance and oversight for data center construction projects managed by colocation providers, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
• Schedule Management: Develop, monitor, and optimize detailed project schedules, working closely with colocation providers to ensure milestones are met and delays are minimized.
• Risk Evaluation: Independently analyze projects to assess risk profiles related to timely delivery, identify gaps in risk mitigation, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Tenant Fit-Out Integration: Drive seamless coordination of tenant fit-out projects, ensuring integration across design, construction, and commissioning phases to meet high-density liquid cooling requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce rigorous quality control processes to ensure all construction activities align with design specifications and industry standards.
• Design Coordination: Partner with design teams to ensure construction activities align with approved plans, providing technical expertise to resolve discrepancies and optimize outcomes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for colocation providers, fostering clear, effective communication to align project goals and expectations.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks and develop innovative mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Compliance: Ensure all construction activities adhere to relevant regulations, codes, and standards, maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Colocation Provider Evaluation: Provide expert input on colocation provider performance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Site Visits: Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, verify schedule adherence, ensure quality standards, and address on-site challenges.

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of base building data center construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing systems.
• Project Execution: Extensive experience in managing startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects, with a focus on high-density liquid cooling systems.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment, delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Strategic Insight: Ability to provide strategic input on program-level requirements and long-term planning for data center construction projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with expertise in cutting-edge technologies and sustainability practices.
• Project Management: Proven ability to independently manage large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Budget Optimization: Proficiency in analyzing and optimizing project budgets to maximize resource efficiency without compromising quality.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to minimize impacts on project timelines and costs.
• Vendor Coordination: Strong experience in collaborating with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies to ensure compliance across all construction activities.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to provide clear, concise project updates and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Note: this opportunity will be based full time in Abilene, TX. Relocation assistance and short-term housing available for new hires. Non-relocation hires will require 50%+ travel (that is two weeks per month) or more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, with a focus on data center or colocation infrastructure for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale data center construction projects as an individual contributor or technical lead.
• Strong expertise in construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.