Project Facilitator, Capital Projects Engineer

Digital Realty•Ashburn, VA

1d•$46 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Facilitator, Capital Projects Engineer position is a member of the site level Data Center Operations team assigned to one or more of our data center properties reporting directly to the Capital Manager. The role will give you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience working on mission critical infrastructure facilities operations for the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. We offer a clean, stable environment where there is a lot of variety and always something to do. If you are looking for an exciting job with great benefits in a company that will provide you with a lot of opportunity to learn, grow, and expand your skillset for a high-demand role, then this could be the right place for you.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience managing projects, workflows, and understanding vendor/contractor management.
Data Center knowledge and experience
An associate’s degree (AA/AS) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A facilities maintenance understanding.
Experience demonstrating an ability to manage a small team handling multiple projects at different sites.
Experience working with mission critical data equipment, and the willingness to work in a fast-paced, mission critical environment.
Strong HVAC, mechanical, and electrical skills and experience.
An understanding of computer systems, and skill with Microsoft Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to follow instructions and processes precisely and carefully.
The ability to walk around a good deal of the time to perform inspections, to do some work outdoors in the weather if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Procore project management and CMMS type software a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage capital improvement projects and the vendors that support each of the associated projects.
Ensure projects are completed on-time and on budget.
Work with operations teams to ensure proper upgrade of critical and noncritical equipment.
Develop Scope of Work, project schedule, and Critical Path.
Upgrading/replacing building infrastructure systems.
Assemble and level RFPs from multiple contractors for various capital projects.
Collecting Change Management Forms and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
Scheduling capital projects with vendors.
Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and use of protective equipment.
Performing Quality Assurance inspections on projects once started.
Assisting and mentoring the Capital Project team members.
Manage and leverage vendors to provide the highest quality project for the best price.