Facilities Project Specialist

Ziply Fiber•Everett, WA

2d•$75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Facilities Project Specialist is responsible for design, management and oversight of construction-related activities for new and existing Point of Presence (POP) facilities and other Critical Facilities related projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Facilities Management.
Minimum of five (5) years of construction management experience.
Strong background in Commercial/Industrial building systems to include HVAC, 3-Phase Power Distribution, Fire Detection/Suppression and Automated Building Controls.
Strong background with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations such as building electrical codes, OSHA, ADA, and environmental issues.
Experience as a problem solver under emergency conditions; reviewing all available facts and making prudent decisions when a facility component has failed (i.e., Roof, HVAC units).
Experience developing project scope, estimates, budgets, and schedules.
Working Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Visio applications.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, remain flexible, and maintain one’s composure in stressful situations.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize quickly.
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to drive on behalf of the Company in a safe and responsible manner.
Ability to travel.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Support Ziply Fiber market expansion efforts through the establishment of new POP facilities.
Review and provide feedback on property acquisition options.
Research and recommend options that will assist with meeting business objectives.
Provide support for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency and efficiency of our data centers, central offices, and POPs.
Successfully meet project deadlines and deliverables.
Manage construction projects for Facilities / Critical Infrastructure / Colo initiatives.
Engage and understand the status across all respective ongoing projects at any time.
Perform site visits and surveys as needed.
Responsible for the successful implementation of facility activities including site prep, construction, fencing, utilities, grounds, HVAC, generators, underground storage tanks, fuel tanks, transfer switches, parking, storage, and security.
Set-up new utilities (trash, power, propane, etc.) in Engie and contact provider(s) to create account(s).
Coordinate with Landlords and property owners for site visits and other requirements.
Close out buildings, returning to pre-lease conditions.
Directly interface with contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project close out phases.
Verify vendor expenses for accuracy and submit to Accounts Payable for payment processing.
Create work orders, purchase orders and CPPs.
Perform and maintain construction-related documentation including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFI), Scopes of Work (SOW) and change orders.
Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.