Project Manager II, Procurement

Aligned Data Centers

98d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent (degree or experience).
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in data center project management.
• Proven skill in managing critical facility, high value projects.
• Advanced proficiency with computers and industry tools, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), Construction programs (such as Procore, Helix, etc), database systems, financial systems, scheduling software, Google suite, etc.
• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.
• Proven ability to thrive in the extremely fast-paced and ever-changing data center environment, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Preferably located in the SLC region, or else willing to travel at least 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience in construction or manufacturing (in addition to experience in data centers).
• Proficiency in interpreting critical facility construction drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
• Ability to analyze and forecast the impact of design and schedule changes on project costs and timelines.
• Experience with commodity management, raw materials, and production planning in data center or manufacturing environments, and the ability to apply that knowledge of upstream supply chains to the OFE realm.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and coordinate all project activities related to owner-furnished equipment (OFE) for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring manufacturing production plans support project and program timelines.
• Manage project budgets with advanced proficiency in Aligned cost tracking systems, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with project controls.
• Create, track, and communicate detailed project costs, schedules, and documentation, providing accurate and timely updates to stakeholders, in addition to production planning with vendors.
• Maintain administrative duties, including drafting and managing requests for proposals, change orders, purchase orders, schedules of values (SOVs), cost forecasts, cost codes, and invoice reconciliation.
• Integrate and optimize OFE schedules within the overall construction schedule, proactively resolving conflicts and balancing needs across construction, contractor, and supply chain teams.
• Manage all project documentation (e.g., submittals, comments) through systems like Procore, SharePoint, or similar platforms, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Strong understanding of data center commissioning processes and best practices.
• Experience with construction and procurement cost estimating, scope development, and contract negotiation.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including OFE vendors, construction teams, contractors, finance/accounting, and engineering.
• Participates in training/development of new teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree