Senior Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead

Oracle; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Paid time off

Equity/Bonus eligible

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead (IC4) to guide data center construction projects with colocation providers, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and high quality. You will manage documentation, lead commissioning, and coordinate with external vendors.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and budgets, enforcing quality control, and leading startup and commissioning phases across multiple projects.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Data Center Infrastructure

Data Center Equipment

Contract Management

Technical Leadership

Business Acumen

Quality Assurance

Technical Writing

Conflict Resolution

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Financial Management

Program Management

Construction Schedule Management

Education

11 years of experience in construction project management

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Master's and Doctorate in Construction Management/Engineering (with related field)

2 years of experience with operating budgets/project financials

Job description

Oracle is seeking a Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead (IC4) to guide data center construction projects with colocation providers, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and high quality. You will manage documentation, lead commissioning, and coordinate with external vendors.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and budgets, enforcing quality control, and leading startup and commissioning phases across multiple projects.