Head of Data Center Facilities & Construction

Emerson; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a senior leader to oversee the construction of data centers built by colocation providers. You will steer multiple project teams, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and manage critical documentation from design reviews to commissioning.

You will own quality control, guide risk identification and mitigation, serve as the primary liaison with providers, and lead contract selection and management while directing power, cooling, networking, and cabling installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Supervise multiple project teams and provide strategic direction.
• Develop, review, and maintain documentation for design reviews, commissioning, and problem solving.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure compliance with design specs and standards.
• Direct startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
• Address gaps in risk identification and mitigation; communicate impacts to senior management.
• Serve as primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers.
• Lead selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors and contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract management

Vendor management

Data center construction

Quality control

Design review

Commissioning

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Oracle is seeking a senior leader to oversee the construction of data centers built by colocation providers. You will steer multiple project teams, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and manage critical documentation from design reviews to commissioning.

You will own quality control, guide risk identification and mitigation, serve as the primary liaison with providers, and lead contract selection and management while directing power, cooling, networking, and cabling installations.