Data Center Project Manager: Lead Onsite Build & Delivery

Align Communications; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

ClassPass membership

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Align offers a wide range of services around data center white space design and build. The Data Center Project Manager will lead electrical and mechanical distribution from upstream critical equipment to compute/storage/network infrastructure, onsite daily with trades, managing schedule, QC and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or 5+ years of related construction management, strong contractor/vendor management, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or 5+ years of related construction management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex mission critical projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants.
• Strong general contractor and vendor management experience (RFPs, bidding, change orders, QC, RFI/submittal tracking).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to use data to justify conclusions.
• Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and closeout phases.
• Monitor progress with updated schedules; communicate changes and manage client expectations.
• Construction project management for initiatives increasing data center resiliency.
• Resolve scope problems with subcontractors and trades.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoicing, and P&L spreadsheets.
• Record and report key construction metrics to team.
• Drive teams to troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Construction management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Interpreting specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

5+ years construction management experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Align offers a wide range of services around data center white space design and build. The Data Center Project Manager will lead electrical and mechanical distribution from upstream critical equipment to compute/storage/network infrastructure, onsite daily with trades, managing schedule, QC and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or 5+ years of related construction management, strong contractor/vendor management, and travel as needed.