Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead

Oracle; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead to steer data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, and documentation while ensuring QA and design alignment.

This role is on-site at Oracle’s Data Center in Abilene, Texas, with relocation packages available. You will supervise contractor coordination, startup, and commissioning phases, drive risk mitigation, and maintain strong vendor relationships to meet project

Qualifications

• 11 years of experience in construction project management in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field, and 7 years of experience in construction project management.
• Master's degree in construction management engineering or related field, and 3 years of experience in construction project management and Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering or related field AND
• 2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects for data centers by colocation providers, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate design reviews, commissioning plans, and problem-solving documentation.
• Oversee quality control and ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Manage vendor contracts and performance, including negotiation and compliance.
• Lead startup and commissioning phases to ensure systems are functional and meet specs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across design, construction, and tenant fit-out phases.

Skills

Data Center Construction

Vendor Management

Project Leadership

Budget & Scheduling

Quality Assurance

Technical Documentation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering or related field

Master's degree in construction management engineering or related field

Doctorate in Construction Management/Engineering (optional)

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead to lead data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

In this role, you will create, review, and maintain key project documentation, including design reviews, commissioning plans, and technical problem-solving documents. You will implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction activities meet design specifications, approved plans, and industry standards.

You will conduct detailed site walks and lead the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. You will also identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, develop tailored solutions, and help ensure construction activities remain aligned with project requirements.

As the primary point of contact between Oracle and colocation providers, you will select, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers. You will ensure contract compliance, monitor vendor performance, and oversee the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

This role requires to work on-site at Oracle’s Data Center in Abilene, Texas . Relocation packages are available.

Construction Project Management - Project Planning and Execution:

• Leads the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely milestone delivery across multiple projects.
• Creates and manages project budgets, optimizing resource allocation to ensure cost-effective project execution.
• Creates, reviews, and maintains documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers, ensuring standards are upheld, documents are managed effectively, and materials are suitable for their intended purpose.

Construction Project Management - Project Integration and Quality Assurance: ng & Execution:

• Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborates actively in the coordination and integration of tenant fit out projects, ensuring alignment between different phases of design, construction, and commissioning.
• Conducts detailed site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality throughout the life of the project.
• Leads the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects, ensuring that all systems are operational and meet design specifications.

Risk and Problem Management:

• Evaluates the risk profiles associated with timely project delivery for multiple projects.
• Identifies gaps in risk identification and mitigation and develops tailored solutions to address these gaps.
• Develops and implements mitigation strategies for major construction project risks to ensure project success.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management:

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication, and resolving routine issues independently.
• Develops and maintains key relationships to effectively support internal and external stakeholders, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Selects, negotiates, and manages contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance.

Design Coordination and Improvement:

• Collaborates with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications, addressing routine design issues independently.
• Provides comprehensive colocation provider evaluation input for continuous improvement and identifies opportunities for process enhancements.
• Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Core Responsibilities:

Planning & Execution:

• Manages and coordinates moderately complex tasks, monitoring timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion and adherence to requirements for a moderately-sized project or initiative.
• Efficiently delegates, monitors, and prioritizes work across multiple projects, providing technical oversight and adjusting plans to address shifts in resources or timelines.

Collaboration & Execution:

• Collaborates across the organization to align on expectations and achieve shared objectives.
• Leverages understanding of business leaders, stakeholders, and/or customers to ensure proposed solutions meet their needs.
• Supports inclusivity by actively seeking and listening to diverse perspectives, ensuring others feel heard and respected.

Problem Solving:

• Identifies and addresses moderately complex issues by analyzing a wide range of data and/or information to identify solutions in accordance with standard practices.
• Proactively escalates unresolved or critical issues with a thorough assessment and suggests potential solutions. Reviews, contributes to, and documents problem solving strategies.

Continuous Learning:

• Pursues learning opportunities to expand knowledge and skills and/or tools in new areas and stays abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices.
• Proactively seeks and leverages ongoing feedback and training to improve skills.
• Coaches and mentors junior team members, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing within and across teams.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develops ideas, recommends updates, and/or collaborates on the implementation of process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows across teams, and evaluates the impact on key stakeholders.
• Solicits feedback from others on ideas for alternative approaches and methods for continued improvement.

Performance and Development:

Contributes to the talent development pipeline by participating in candidate interviews, assessing candidates, and providing hiring recommendations.

Job Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• 11 years of experience in construction project management in lieu of a degree. OR
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field, and 7 years of experience in construction project management. OR
• Master's degree in construction management engineering or related field, and 3 years of experience in construction project management and Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering or related field AND
• 2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials

Functional Requirements:

• Data Center Infrastructure Construction: Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
• Data Center Equipment: Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center physical equipment.
• Contract Management : Demonstrated ability to manage the execution and compliance of contracts for goods and services.
• Technical Leadership : Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects.
• Business Acumen : Demonstrated business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
• Quality Assurance : Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out quality assurance activities for high-standard deliverables.
• Technical Writing: Demonstrated proficiency in producing clear and comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences.
• Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics.
• Negotiation: Demonstrated skill in achieving mutually beneficial agreements through effective negotiation and communication.
• Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to select, onboard, and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance.
• Financial Management : Demonstrated experience in supporting budget planning, tracking, and resource management for business success.
• Program Management: Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs, leading teams and allocating resources for timely project delivery.
• Construction Schedule Management : Demonstrated skill in developing, monitoring, and adjusting construction project schedules.

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