Project Manager, Procurement

Aligned Data Centers

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Procurement works with internal and external partners to manage all aspects of the owner-furnished equipment (OFE) supply chain relating to multiple construction projects, from inception to completion of commissioning. This position requires excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work successfully in a team environment under limited supervision. Excellent organizational, time management, and teamwork abilities are a must.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent (degree or experience).
• 5 years’ experience in project management (manufacturing, data center, and/or construction).
• Supply chain management experience within data centers and/or manufacturing.
• Direct experience managing multi-state operations and multi-million-dollar equipment contracts.
• High proficiency with computers and industry systems and programs, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), Construction programs (such as Procore, Helix, etc), database systems, financial systems, Google Suite, internet research, scheduling programs, etc.
• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to travel 25%+ of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction/procurement cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work.
• Ability to interpret critical facility construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to understand construction and procurement project scopes.
• Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs.
• Awareness and experience with commodity management, raw materials, and production planning.
• Experience with data center commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all project activities related to OFE.
• Manage and support vendor relationships, ensuring the manufacturing production plans support the individual projects as well as the overall program.
• Assist in the management of project budgets according to project controls and processes, working within Aligned cost tracking system.
• Setup, manage, track, and communicate project costs, schedules, and documentation.
• Own and maintain all administrative duties associated with project financials, to include but not limited to: requests for proposals, change orders, requests for POs, SOVs, forecasts, cost codes, and invoice reconciliation.
• Rationalize and manage OFE schedules within the overall construction schedule, and work between the construction/contractor teams and the supply chain partners to find the best solutions to balance all schedule needs.
• Manage all associated documentation (submittmits, comments, etc) by downloading/uploading across designated systems (such as Procore, SharePoint, or similar).
• Engage with commissioning partners to drive best processes and communication to support turnover plans.
• Foster positive relationships with all internal and external partners, including OFE vendors, construction teams, contractors, finance/accounting, and engineering.
• Collaborate within the procurement team to drive efficiency in processes while maintaining customer needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives
• bonus opportunities
• professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level