Data Center /MEP/Construction Manager

Reuben Cooley Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reuben Cooley Inc. is seeking a field manager for mission-critical renovation and upgrade projects in live data center environments.

You will coordinate internal and subcontractor teams across electrical, mechanical, structural and architectural scopes, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include supporting project planning, scheduling, coordination, and closeout, as well as guiding field crews and trade partners in daily activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mission-critical and Data Center construction field management experience.
• Experience running crews in live data center environments.
• Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission-critical renovation/upgrade projects with multiple scopes.
• Maintain a safe working environment and champion safety culture.
• Support project management with planning, scheduling, coordination and closeout.

Skills

Data Center construction

Field management

Team leadership

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

One-line diagram interpretation

P&ID interpretation

Job description

• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission-critical renovation/upgrade projects that include Client, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work
• Maintain a safe working environment and champion our safety culture
• Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout
• Provide technical direction and support for Trade Partners and field crews in daily construction activities
• Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team
• Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required
• Attend site visits with client and subcontractors
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals
• Promote positive customer relationships
• Coordinate site access and badging requests
• Identify process bottlenecks and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements and Experience

• 3-5 years or more of mission-critical and Data Center construction field management experience. Experience working in live data centers required.
• Experience running crews in live data center environments required.
• Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods.

Specific requirements include:

• Ability to read and interpret a one-line diagram
• Ability to interpret P&ID/Client Controls diagrams
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and trace the flow of power
• Ability to abide by and understand simple and complex LOTO procedures and coach others on how to follow them