Project Manager

Align Communications•Sterling, VA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space.â We are a white space fit out general contractor who manages the entire fit out of data centers across the country.â Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping/redundancy planning for distribution from PDU's to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure.â As a Data Center Construction Project Manager, you will guide the build of electrical and mechanical distribution from the upstream critical equipment for delivery to compute/storage/network infrastructures. This role is to understand the design intent and customer expectations and will be responsible for making it happen! You will be onsite daily interacting with the construction trades/sub contractors and will be directly responsible for managing schedule/QC in the field. This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses. This position is based in the Northern VA area and will work on local projects. Travel outside of the Northern VA area as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 5+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex mission critical projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants - Some Data Center Construction experience is preferred
Strong general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution
Possess strong documentation skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, and ability to use data to justify conclusions
Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
Must be able to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Understand electrical and mechanical principles relating to data centers
Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants
Value engineering: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods).
Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Responsibilities

Directly interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases
Monitor the progress of each project through updated schedules, communicates changes and manages client expectations - identify and negotiate time extensions where justified and allowed
Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers
Resolve scope problems with subcontractors
Construction document management including submittal review, RFI's, change orders, and invoicing
Construction project quality control
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures