Construction Project Coordinator - Data Center / Critical Facilities

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Position Overview 

Align seeks an entry level candidate to work as part of our rapidly growing Data Center Design, Procure and Build organization. We seek a college graduate with an Engineering, MEP, or Construction Management related degree that is planning to start their career in the Data Center / Critical Facilities Industry. We will also consider entry level candidates with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience such as data center technician, data center operations, MEP / critical facilities, or construction management experience.

Align’s Data Center Solutions provide advisory and specialized general contractor services to our clients for data center white space fit out. We design, procure and build the physical layer of the data center – HVAC; Power Distribution; Structured Low Voltage Cabling and Space Planning for our clients. The Analyst will address the pivotal role of supporting the build-out of large-scale, cutting-edge data center facilities, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Analysts will be tasked with assisting in trade coordination, installing equipment on data center projects, managing project plans, and maintaining documentation.

The role will require a multi-talented, disciplined individual with an interest in construction management and data center white space infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a combination of technical and soft skills, including the ability to think critically and possess a strong grasp of data analysis. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent communication and writing skills. This person must be organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

This is a unique opportunity for someone starting their career to work alongside and be mentored by recognized leaders in the Data Center Facilities Industry. You will learn about analyzing, designing, and building enterprise data centers. Analysts will receive training to help them achieve their career goals.

• The Data Center Project Analyst will be based in our Phoenix Metro Area Office and will frequently work on local projects, however, up to 70 percent travel should be expected at times
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, and paid training

Responsibilities

• Support senior project managers to provide on-site consulting support for Align clients with data center design, installation and operational issues
• Travel as needed to support projects across the Western Region
• Participate in various data center white space fit out / critical facilitates project management activities including site surveys, needs assessments, preparation of documentation, scheduling vendor installations, data analysis, subcontractor quality assurance / as built verification and coordination of various project deliverables
• Participate in on-site data center review and evaluation projects
• Contribute to the RFP process, project planning, current-state vs. target-state assessments and client presentations
• Work with and learn from senior project managers to assist with the design and installation of electrical power distribution systems and the low voltage cabling systems in data center build outs
• Develop data center white space blueprints for power distribution, cabinet spatial layouts, and hot and cold-aisle containment solutions
• Create visuals of data center cabinet elevations, network diagrams and floor-plans using graphics programs, such as Excel and Bluebeam
• Initiate and manage the subcontractor bidding processes while creating scope of works and billings of materials for various projects
• Assist with client billing, forecasting, and the administration of projects including making updates to budget and project plans, creating project documentation, etc.
• Install equipment within data center and co-location facilities
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