Project Manager - Data Center Construction

The right candidate will be part of building cutting edge AI Data Centers. This role is a very fast-paced job, working with multiple stakeholders for the Lease Provider, Internal , and contractors. They will be fielding daily numerous emails, phone calls, and keeping internal systems/portals updated.


The role of the Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager (ITIM) for the Datacenter Build Management team requires interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. We are seeking an Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager with the ability to self-direct and who has a background in Data Center Construction, with an emphasis on telecom project/construction management.


The ITIM is responsible for the project management of all integration and fit-out activities associated with our owned system and/or services and critical infrastructure that is required to be installed into a new data center build or lease facility to deliver capacity to the business. The role requires the identification and management of scopes and interdependencies between all external and internal stakeholders and coordinating same with the physical construction with landlord and other vendors. The ITIM is responsible for coordinating the handover process and ensuring the required handover documentation and expectations are met to hand over the space to our Operations teams and the business.

The ITIM is responsible for producing and managing project plans and executing major milestones (Early Access, Ready Network Install, Corpnet Live, Security CX Complete, Fit Out Complete, Lockdown, Colo Ready) and for the financial approval and management function of these tasks on our own build projects.

Responsibilities include:

Be a relentless advocate for managing a safe worksite , supporting the implementation of the High Risk Activity (HRA) program and work with our Construction PM and landlord groups to deliver trade collaboration methods to improve safe working and co-ordination of the job sites.

Responsible for coordinating internal scope and resource efforts, requirements, and schedules with those of the landlord, Owned Vendors and Suppliers to ensure a smooth and timely handover of the fitted out Data Center facility and capacity to the Operations team and Business Groups.
Coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and supporting specialty consultants to review, improve and execute the design.
Responsible for the coordination of the telecom materials procurement, telecoms installation, Security systems installation, FFE procurement and installation
Coordination of the design, procurement, installation and turn up of the facility Corporate Network
In cooperation with the Construction Lead, this position aligns metro wide delivery strategies to local team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts.
Align with the Construction PM to agree delivery strategies across multi sites and manage a continuous improvement program that will result in a lean project delivery approach.
Be the responsible identifying and managing stakeholder dependencies and construction deliverables and handoffs for/with Security (DCPS), IT (CSE), DCI NE, Networking and Integrated services.
Work alongside the DCI Team and report into the Senior ITIM Chicago team leader and is responsible for the delivery of Integration and Technical Infrastructure scope and deliverables for the Chicago Market
Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions in line with evolving build program specification requirements and report on KPIs for the same.
Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners.
Facilitate client/sponsor decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change as required.
Apply influence, strategies and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.
Regularly reviews cost and KPI metrics, invoices, process/policy communications to client partners.
Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned in support of the Construction PM.
Attend scheduled Integration meeting and other project meetings and report as necessary.
Challenge and remove barriers by working with others around a shared need or customer benefit.
Ability to maintain a broader perspective, identify and evaluate opportunities to enhance the business through cross-group collaboration.
Incorporate diverse perspectives to thoroughly address complex business issues. 
Work independently in support of the Data Center Development Project.

Track lessons learned and identify and execute on cost down site up opportunities.
Provide Vendor oversight and performance management
Support Preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP’s), PER’s, and other project approval tools & templates.
Review and approval of vendor scope of work and design review of site and building plans, as required.
Validate vendor pay-application and invoice review and approval in line with milestone payment schedules.
Manage compliance with prior audit results and recommendations.

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10 years of experience (ideally working on data center projects)

5+ years’ experience in IT fit out or construction related project management.

Heavy background in Telecommunications and Data Center White Space Fitout

Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule, and budget in relation to the Integration and technical fit-out scope and packages

Reporting experience:

    Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget in relation to the Integration scope and packages

    Provide weekly project status reporting to Data Center Execution standards.
Comfortable working with and coordinating with many different teams internally and externally- vendors, construction, IT, Security, Logistics...
Excellent communication written and spoken
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Data Center background, preferably in white space fit out or ground up construction

PMI (Project Management Institute) – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification highly desired

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.