Data Center Construction Project Manager – MEP Tenant Fit Outs

Pkaza Data Center Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Pkaza LLC is seeking a Data Center MEP Construction Project Manager to oversee tenant fit-out projects in San Jose, CA. You will lead multi-million dollar deployments, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards for data center quality.

The role requires extensive data center construction experience, strong budget and stakeholder management, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Data Center Construction Project Management experience.
• Experience managing large tenant fit-out projects for data centers.
• Experience budgeting projects from $10M to $100M.
• Strong leadership and coordination with contractors and vendors.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-megawatt tenant fit-out projects derived from hyperscale requirements.
• Lead built-to-suit fit-outs with a heavy emphasis on value-engineering.
• Coordinate day-to-day management of data center tenant fit-out and deployments with contractors and vendors.
• Oversee cabinet installation, security caging, liquid cooling and containment setup.
• Develop scope of work, BOM, project plans, budget, schedule, risk registers and action logs.
• Prepare project documentation and dashboards for internal and customer stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Data center experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

Vendor management

Client relations

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Oracle Primavera P6

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Data Center Construction Project Manager – MEP Tenant Fit Outs – San Jose, CA

This opportunity is with a systems integrator for data center white space fit-outconstruction solutions for the critical facilities industry. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards data hall tenant fit out projects for the cutting edge AI Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission-critical facility.

We are looking for a Data Center MEP Construction Project Manager to support critical facility tenant fit out construction projects. They will be responsible for all aspects of managing a data center construction project. The PM will managecustomer deployments and large-scale tenant fit out projects spanning entire data halls and buildings for liquid cooling at the Rack. The Project Delivery team will work closely with the customer to seamlessly integrate requirements without impeding data center operations and services. This will include providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company projects. The candidate will have overall responsibility to work with internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of assigned projects on budget on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The PM will ensure equipment purchased is onsite at the project when needed. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back office work (change orders, budgets, paperwork driven, etc.) This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-megawatt tenant fit out projects commonly derived from Hyperscale customer requirements
• Deliver Built to Suit fit out projects with a heavy emphasis on value-engineering
• Manage day-to-day coordination and execution of data center tenant fit-out and customer deployment projects to ensure that all day to day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project
• Manage construction tasks if needed: including cabinet installation, security caging assembly, liquid cooling, air containment system setup, etc.
• Coordinate delivery of white space build-outs including racks, containment, structured cabling, and supporting MEP infrastructure
• Work with construction managers, customer, specialized contractors or data center integrators to develop comprehensive project scope (SOV), bill of materials (BOM), project plans, budget, schedule, risk registers, and action item logs
• Conduct site surveys and validate that plans, materials, and expectations align with conditions and to identify any potential challenges or issues
• Serve as a key point of contact between internal and external stakeholders, providing expert guidance and leadership to ensure alignment of project delivery efforts with organizational goals and priorities
• Spearhead the strategic planning and execution of complex, high-value projects, with a focus on meeting the unique / customized requirements of Hyperscale / AI customers
• Anticipate and understand client needs during the planning and implementation phases by continuously validating project scope
• Risk management and contingency planning, identifying potential risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring timely resolution of issues to minimize project delays and cost overruns;identify long lead and critical path items to influence tenant fit out scope and customer decision making abilities
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and key dependencies; proactively identify and resolve risks and issues
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders and customer teams
• Lead and participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, design consultants, contractors, and tenant representatives to ensure clear expectations, scopes of work
• Maintain project documentation and ensure drawings, specifications, and project records are current and organized
• Help ensure compliance with data center operational standards, environmental health and safety / OSHA requirements, and quality standards when working in sites under active construction
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and reporting standards
• Support procurement activities including contract administration, change order review, and invoice tracking
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to identify preferred vendors, contractors, and material distribution partners
• Establish and maintain diverse supplier relationships in designated markets to drive competitiveness and value for our customers
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance while keeping Management and Accounting informed of any unexpected variances
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about Company’s services, including customer requirements, methods of delivery, implementation, support processes and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects
• Oversee quality assurance by performing regular on-site inspections during and upon completion of all assigned projects
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous projects
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day oversight for an Associate Project Manager or Senior Associate Project Manager, supporting their professional growth and development across project coordination and delivery activities
• Review design layout of systems with Revit / AutoCAD for installation

Qualifications

• BA /BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field a plus
• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as an Owner or as a General Contractor / GC fordata center owners, Colos, Hyperscale Companies, or enterprise clients is required
• Experience managing budgets from 10mm – 100mm
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry
• Minimum of 5 years of MEPConstruction (Interiors) Project Management experience
• Proven ability to manage complex data hall tenant fit outs in the white space, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control
• Strong understanding of data hall space / tenant fit outs for a white space: structured cabling, data center connectivity, cable management, racks, cabinet installation, physical security caging, and air containment systems, etc
• Ability to lead MEP field team implementing liquid cooling at the Rack, establish accountability, and drive successful project execution
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site drawings and diagrams, and all other provided materials – One-lines, Revit or AutoCAD
• Regular presence at an active data center construction project sites is required M-F
• Flexibility to support critical project milestones when required
• Open to heavy travel or relo to project site for project assignments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment
• Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Previous administrative experience managing change orders, billing, creating reports, etc.
• Computer savvy: MS Office, Oracle Primavera P6, Procure, Bluebeam, or AutoCAD a plus
• PMP, RCDD, OSHA or other relevant certifications are a big plus
• Belong or have attended professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7×24 exchange, PTC, Data center Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow etc.
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate