Data Center Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of construction project management experience focused on data center or colocation infrastructure, for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
• Proven track record managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
• Strong knowledge of base-building data center construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing disciplines.
• Project management experience for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, including cutting-edge technologies and sustainability.
• Expertise managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, with timely and within-budget delivery.
• Ability to lead under pressure and mentor and inspire project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.
• Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets.
• Ability to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Extensive experience selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage colocation-provider data center construction projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Focus on base building and MEP infrastructure, coordinating with DCIB teams executing tenant-fit-out data hall white-space projects.
• Evaluate project risks related to timely delivery, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicate potential impacts to the business.
• Develop mitigation strategies for major project risks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Oracle and colocation providers, facilitating communication and supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate delivery milestones with colocation providers.
• Integrate tenant-fit-out project scope with DCIB teams throughout design, construction, and commissioning.
• Implement and oversee quality-control processes to ensure work meets design specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate with design teams to align construction with approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure construction complies with relevant regulations, codes, standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide ongoing colocation-provider evaluation input to support continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality.
• Manage project budgets and resources, and oversee vendor and contractor relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Flexible or accrued vacation, depending on eligibility and position classification.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave, with 72 hours upon hire and annual refresh, subject to a maximum carryover cap.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal benefits.
• Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.