Principal Data Center Construction Manager (Abilene, TX)

Oracle•Abilene, TX

19d•$102,300 - $209,500•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is hiring a Principal Data Center Construction Manager for a full-time, onsite role in Abilene, Texas. The position focuses on base building and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure for data center projects delivered by colocation providers. The manager will coordinate with DCIB teams responsible for separate tenant fit-out and data hall white-space projects, integrating those scopes throughout design, construction, and commissioning. The role includes regular site walks throughout the project lifecycle.

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, with 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 disciplines.
Experience managing startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment.
Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, including sustainability and cutting-edge technologies.
Expertise managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, with on-time and within-budget delivery.
Ability to lead under pressure and mentor and inspire a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.
Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets.
Ability to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to limit schedule and cost impacts.
Experience selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work onsite in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage colocation-provider data center construction projects to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and high quality.
Develop an understanding of project risks, identify gaps in risk assessment and mitigation, and communicate potential impacts to the business.
Create mitigation strategies for major project risks.
Serve as the primary contact between Oracle and colocation providers, maintain key relationships, and facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers to deliver milestones on time.
Coordinate and integrate tenant fit-out project scopes 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, and standards.
Provide ongoing input on colocation-provider evaluations to support continuous improvement.
Conduct regular site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality.