Senior Construction Project Manager

Equinix • Hampton, VA

1d • $136,000 - $204,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Project Manager is within the Global Design and Construction team (over 200 people) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess of $2B capex). Directs day to day job site activities and operations. Resolves project issues. Manages Construction project costs, methods, and project team selection to meet project schedules and goals while working in a multi-faceted environment. Responsible in all aspects of data center construction for hyperscale projects from project inception, through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and hand-over of an operating facility. The Senior Construction Project Manager will direct all partners, internal (Design, Procurement, Operations, Security and IT/Network) as well as external vendors comprising Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc. Responsible for driving a safe, quality first culture, ensuring that all applicable codes, standards, and good construction practices are followed. Ensuring that internal controls are adhered to at each step of the process through effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, construction project management and or equivalent experience
• Typically 5+ years experience in mission critical construction project management that includes critical infrastructure for data center (Preferred), pharmaceutical, bio-tech or similar environments
• Demonstrated understanding of MEP technology associated with mission critical environments
• Demonstrated understanding of MEP commissioning associated with mission critical environments
• Must be able to be at the Hampton, GA job site full-time Monday through Friday
• Customer focused
• Self-motivated and flexible
• In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practice
• Experienced in construction procurement methodologies

Nice To Haves

• proficiency with Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, P6 schedules, Smartsheets; as well as experience developing new data center projects, experience leading an internal cross-functional team

Responsibilities

• Manages one or more hyperscale data center construction projects
• Lead by example on safety, standards, and culture
• Manage and monitor project progress, quality and compliance with building regulations
• Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Overview and management of project risk registers
• Leads internal stakeholders in the development of new data center projects from concept to business approval
• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required
• Coordinate with local Utilities as required
• Directs external vendors per project comprising general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers etc.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships
• Supports in identifying and developing training programs
• Supports cross-functional training
• Manages contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
• Directs internal and external project team members including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, Commercial and IT/Network support teams
• Manages maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Manages project closure, handover and lessons learned processes are established and implemented

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• health insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• voluntary plans
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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