Data Center Project Manager - White Space Fit Out

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Position Overview 

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space.  We are a white space fit out general contractor who manages the entire fit out of data centers across the country.  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.  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 greater Chicago area and will work on local projects. Some travel outside of the Chicago area may be required at times (approximately 25% travel at times) 

Key Job Responsibilities

The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or capital projects which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Some of the typical daily tasks of the Construction Project Manager: 

• Directly interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases
• Monitors 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 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 6+ 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 (approximately 25%) 

Preferred Qualifications

• 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) 

Tier 2 

PM25

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the desktop to the data center as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Workplace Technology, Data Center Solutions and Migrations & Cloud provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com