Lead Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Engineer

Oracle•Abilene, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Sr. Principal Data Center Fiber Deployment Lead to lead data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The position creates, reviews, and maintains project documentation, including design reviews, commissioning plans, and technical problem-solving documents; implements quality control processes; conducts site walks; and leads startup and commissioning for major data center projects. It identifies gaps in risk identification and mitigation, develops tailored solutions, and helps keep construction aligned with project requirements. As Oracle’s primary point of contact with colocation providers, the role selects, negotiates with, and manages external vendors, contractors, and suppliers. It ensures contract compliance, monitors vendor performance, and oversees installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems. The role requires on-site work at Oracle’s Data Center in Abilene, Texas. Relocation packages are available.

Requirements

Either 10 years of experience in construction project management in lieu of a degree; or a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field and 6 years of construction project management experience; or a master's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field and 3 years of construction project management experience.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
Demonstrated experience installing, maintaining, and upgrading data center physical equipment.
Demonstrated ability to manage contract execution and compliance for goods and services.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects.
Demonstrated business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out quality assurance activities for high-standard deliverables.
Demonstrated proficiency producing clear, comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences.
Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics.
Demonstrated negotiation skills to achieve mutually beneficial agreements through effective communication.
Demonstrated ability to select, onboard, and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance.
Demonstrated experience supporting budget planning, tracking, and resource management.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs, lead teams, and allocate resources for timely delivery.
Demonstrated skill in developing, monitoring, and adjusting construction project schedules.
Ability to work on-site at Oracle’s Data Center in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

Lead data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budget, and high quality standards.
Create, review, and maintain project documentation, including design reviews, commissioning plans, and technical problem-solving documents.
Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications, approved plans, and industry standards.
Conduct detailed site walks and lead startup and commissioning phases for major data center projects.
Identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, develop tailored solutions, and help ensure construction activities align with project requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact between Oracle and colocation providers.
Select, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Ensure contract compliance, monitor vendor performance, and oversee installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.
Coordinate tasks, monitor timelines and deliverables, delegate and prioritize work across projects, and adjust plans to address changes in resources or timelines.
Collaborate across the organization and with stakeholders to align expectations and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
Analyze information to resolve complex issues, escalate critical or unresolved issues with assessments and proposed solutions, and document problem-solving strategies.
Pursue learning and feedback, stay current with industry trends and best practices, and coach and mentor junior team members.
Recommend and collaborate on process improvements, solicit feedback, and evaluate their impact on stakeholders.
Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.