Data Center Design and Build (Physical Layer) - Senior Project Manager

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Position Overview

Align provides data center white space design, consulting and project management professional services for data center REITs, colocation providers and end users. We seek a motivated Senior Project Manager with in-depth data center white space fit out experience that would like a career opportunity to grow into a leadership and business development role.

In-depth knowledge of critical power infrastructure distribution and overhead structural support systems is required, while knowledge of structured cabling systems, space planning and HVAC is preferred. In this role, you will work as a project manager in a billable, professional services (consulting) capacity. You will be involved in all facets of the white space fit out and work alongside a team of industry leading data center experts.

This is an entrepreneurial career opportunity in one of the top markets in data centers, and a candidate with the right communication and team building skills will have the opportunity to lead the AZ team.

The Project Manager must be able to handle all aspects of data center white space design, deployment and implementation including: 

Design – Understand customer requirements and support a design that best utilizes their new data center facility.  This focus of design is the structural support systems, power distribution to the cabinet level, carrier infrastructures, structured cable plant and overall data center layout.

Oversight – Focus on managing the implementation of the project, as designed, to ensure subcontractors are adhering to design criteria and building the data center to the client’s expectations, on time and within budget. 

Project Management – Ensure that the required completion date is on target, chair meetings with the client and subcontractors, and provide regular updates on progress to the customer.

• The position will be focused on the Phoenix area market but should be available to work on projects in the Western Region as needed
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training, and performance-based bonuses. You will be empowered and compensated for growing our local business. 
• We are offering a relocation package for suitable candidates that are willing to relocate

Requirements

 

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant data center facilities design and build project management experience and strong leadership, communication, and team building skills with the ability to lead a small team, mentor others and build client relationships
• Prior, recent experience successfully managing large-scale data center buildouts is critical. Must have multifaceted data center build experience including in-depth knowledge of critical power infrastructure distribution and overhead structural support systems. Knowledge of structured cabling systems, space planning and HVAC is preferred.
• Must have strong writing and documentation skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to create project schedules.
• High level leadership, communication and team-building skills are required.
• Ability to manage client expectations and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project re: scope, budget, billing, schedules, and timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior team leadership or managerial experience would be a plus
• The ability or willingness to support business development efforts to build relationships with local clients and partners
• Strong understanding of design drawings including plans, sections, and elevations.
• Relationships with local vendors or data center REITs.
• Ability to estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution