Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

Jobtailor

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of structured cabling and data center infrastructure across commercial spaces and mission-critical facilities.

You will coordinate with IT, electrical, mechanical, A/V, and construction teams; develop plans, rack elevations, BOMs; manage budgets and schedules; mentor staff and ensure documentation and change control. PMP/RCDD preferred; travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent
Full lifecycle project management experience for structured cabling infrastructures in commercial/offices and mission-critical facilities
Strong knowledge of rack and structured cabling systems in data center environments
High initiative, customer focus, and fast learner
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
Ability to build relationships across project teams and the organization
Excellent organization, methodical approach, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
PMP and BICSI RCDD preferred; AutoCAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop plans for new electronic equipment deployments and upgrades with IT, network, server, storage, telecom, AV, production, post production, broadcast, and transmission engineering groups
Develop scalable copper and fiber optic pathways, structured cabling, and rack systems for data centers, computer rooms, studios, control rooms, offices, and other facilities
Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, consultants, vendors, construction managers, contractors, property management, and internal/external organizations
Develop infrastructure plans, drawings, specifications, installation plans, rack elevations, cable and cross-connect plans, and Bills of Materials
Order, receive, control, and track project materials
Research and evaluate products and help maintain the Standard Materials List
Share knowledge, ideas, and best practices with team members
Establish and oversee standard practices, processes, procedures, and workmanship standards
Write Methods of Procedure (MOP) for work on live systems
Manage and deliver large network infrastructure projects within established budgets and schedules
Own projects from conceptual development through completion and final documentation
Manage subcontractor technical, cost, and schedule performance; prepare scopes and review deliverables
Schedule and utilize the project workforce
Manage, teach, mentor, and provide regular performance feedback to people
Monitor office and data center Moves/Adds/Changes and coordinate rack and cabling tasks
Ensure cabling and equipment are properly installed and connected and documentation is current
Maintain change control, configuration management, and continuous improvement
Travel to sites to oversee structured cabling and equipment installations

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BICSI RCDD

PMP

Job description

Develop plans for new electronic equipment deployments and upgrades with IT, network, server, storage, telecom, AV, production, post production, broadcast, and transmission engineering groups
Develop scalable copper and fiber optic pathways, structured cabling, and rack systems for data centers, computer rooms, studios, control rooms, offices, and other facilities
Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, consultants, vendors, construction managers, contractors, property management, and internal/external organizations
Develop infrastructure plans, drawings, specifications, installation plans, rack elevations, cable and cross-connect plans, and Bills of Materials
Order, receive, control, and track project materials
Research and evaluate products and help maintain the Standard Materials List
Share knowledge, ideas, and best practices with team members
Establish and oversee standard practices, processes, procedures, and workmanship standards
Write Methods of Procedure (MOP) for work on live systems
Manage and deliver large network infrastructure projects within established budgets and schedules
Own projects from conceptual development through completion and final documentation
Manage subcontractor technical, cost, and schedule performance; prepare scopes and review deliverables
Schedule and utilize the project workforce
Manage, teach, mentor, and provide regular performance feedback to people
Monitor office and data center Moves/Adds/Changes and coordinate rack and cabling tasks
Ensure cabling and equipment are properly installed and connected and documentation is current
Maintain change control, configuration management, and continuous improvement
Travel to sites to oversee structured cabling and equipment installations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering; or an equivalent combination of skills, professional training, certification and experience
Full lifecycle project management experience applicable to the design, deployment and maintenance of structured cabling infrastructures for commercial office spaces and technically complex, high availability, 24x7, mission critical facilities
Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of rack and structured cabling systems in commercial office and data center environments
High level of initiative, customer focus, and aptitude for learning
Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic work environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization and across project teams
Exceptional organization, methodical approach, and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem solving and follow-up skills
Ability to break complex issues into manageable parts, establish priorities among multiple tasks, and work collaboratively
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
BICSI Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications and AutoCAD experience are preferred/a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing structured cabling infrastructures for high availability environments, with a strong focus on project management, collaboration, and technical documentation. Proficient in overseeing installations and ensuring compliance with established standards and practices.

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