Principal Data Center Construction Manager (Abilene, TX)

Oracle•Abilene, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s Data Center Infrastructure Construction team delivers large-scale data center facilities in collaboration with project managers, commissioning experts, and construction specialists. This position focuses on base-building and MEP infrastructure for data center projects built by colocation providers, and coordinates with DCIB teams executing separate tenant fit-out and data hall white-space projects. The role is a full-time, onsite position in Abilene, Texas. The manager oversees construction delivery, risk evaluation and mitigation, schedules, budgets, quality, design coordination, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communications. The position serves as the primary contact with colocation providers and works closely with internal teams to integrate tenant fit-out scope throughout design, construction, and commissioning. Regular site walks are required throughout the project to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality. The role also provides input on colocation-provider evaluations and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of construction project management experience, focused on data center or colocation infrastructure for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
Proven track record managing large-scale construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
Strong knowledge of base-building data center construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing.
Experience with project management for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements.
Expertise managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, delivering on time and within budget.
Ability to lead under pressure and mentor and inspire diverse teams.
Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets.
Ability to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Extensive experience selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Must work full-time onsite in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage data center construction by colocation providers, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
Evaluate project risks related to timely delivery, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicate potential impacts to the business.
Develop mitigation strategies for major project risks.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers to deliver milestones on time.
Coordinate and integrate separate tenant fit-out projects with DCIB teams throughout design, construction, and commissioning.
Implement and oversee quality-control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications and industry standards.
Coordinate with design teams to align construction activities with approved plans and specifications.
Ensure construction activities comply with applicable regulations, codes, standards, and organizational policies.
Provide input on colocation-provider evaluations to support continuous improvement.
Conduct regular site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality.
Manage project budgets and resources for cost-effective delivery.
Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Lead, mentor, and inspire project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.