About This Role

Provides strategic oversight and leadership for the construction of data centers

by colocation providers, ensuring the completion of projects on time, within

budget, and to the highest quality standards. Oversees the creation, review, and

maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and

problem-solving papers. Directs the implementation and oversight of quality

control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design

specifications and industry standards. Conducts strategic site walks and

provides executive oversight and strategic leadership for the startup and

commissioning phases of major data center projects. Identifies critical gaps in

risk identification and mitigation, and drives organizational-wide initiatives

to address these gaps. Leads the role of primary point of contact between the

company and colocation providers. Oversees the selection, negotiation, and

management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers,

ensuring contract compliance and performance and construction activities align

with the approved design plans and specifications. Oversees the installation of

power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Construction Project Management-Project Planning and Execution:

-Provides strategic oversight and leadership for the construction of data

centers by colocation providers, ensuring the completion of projects on time,

within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

-Develops, maintains, and provides executive oversight for comprehensive project

schedules, ensuring strategic coordination with colocation providers for the

successful delivery of all project milestones.

-Leads and oversees the strategic creation, management, and optimization of

project budgets, ensuring the efficient use of resources and cost-effective

delivery of projects across the organization.

-Oversees the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including

design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers, ensuring high

standards are maintained, documents are effectively managed and delivered, and

all materials meet their intended purpose.

Construction Project Management-Project Integration and Quality Assurance:

-Directs the implementation and oversight of quality control processes to ensure

all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.

-Strategizes and leads the coordination and integration of tenant fit out

projects, optimizing efforts throughout design, construction, and commissioning

phases for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

-Conducts strategic site walks to ensure schedule adherence, coordination, and

quality throughout the project lifecycle.

-Provides executive oversight and strategic leadership for the startup and

commissioning phases of major data center projects, ensuring that all systems

are operational and meet design specifications.

Risk and Problem Management:

-Leads the evaluation of risk profiles associated with timely project delivery

across a portfolio of projects.

-Identifies critical gaps in risk identification and mitigation and drives

organizational-wide initiatives to address these gaps.

-Develops and ensures the execution of comprehensive mitigation strategies for

major construction project risks to ensure overall project success.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management:

-Leads the role of primary point of contact between the company and colocation

providers, ensuring clear and effective communication, addressing long-term

strategic issues, and acting as the primary liaison for escalated or high-risk

matters.

-Develops and maintains strategic relationships to support internal and external

stakeholders at a high level, driving strategic initiatives and organizational

goals.

-Oversees the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external

vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and

performance.

Design Coordination and Improvement:

-Directs collaboration with design teams to ensure that construction activities

align with the approved design plans and specifications, addressing long-term

strategic design issues.

-Provides high-level colocation provider evaluation input for continuous

improvement, driving strategic initiatives and organizational goals.

-Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling

systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards and resolving high-stakes

installation challenges.

Core Responsibilities

Planning & Execution:

-Manages and provides direction on timelines, deliverables, and budgets when

applicable for critical high-impact projects or initiatives that impact the line

of business, ensuring timely completion and adherence to requirements.

Anticipates and plans for shifts in resources or timelines based on changing

business priorities, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Collaboration & Partnership:

-Influences cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to gain alignment

on strategic objectives. Fosters partnerships with key business leaders,

stakeholders, and/or customers, identifying opportunities for expanding

partnerships and promoting long-term organizational success. Champions

transparency and inclusivity by actively seeking, listening to, and

incorporating diverse perspectives.

Problem Solving:

-Leads specialized, advanced problem-solving efforts, serving as an escalation

point for complex issues. Guides others to leverage innovative data-driven

techniques to address ambiguous or novel issues, identify root causes, and

drives the implementation of solutions that prevent future issues.

Continuous Learning:

-Leverages deep industry knowledge and expertise to serve as a thought leader

within the organization. Contributes to the advancement of the field or industry

through thought leadership (e.g., conference presentations, white papers,

research contributions). Maintains and evolves expertise in relevant areas by

proactively monitoring emerging trends, technologies, and industry standards,

ensuring the organization remains current with best practices. Champions

continuous learning and knowledge sharing, promoting professional development

across teams. Applies new knowledge to drive advancement and mentors others to

do the same.

Continuous Improvement:

-Develops innovative solutions and drives the implementation of ideas that

increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows

across the organization. Evaluates effectiveness of updated approaches and

methods for continued improvement to enhance efficiencies and ensure changes

align with organizational goals. Designs and develops metrics to measure success

of improvement initiatives.

Performance and Development:

-Serves as a subject matter expert regarding talent needs and organizational

talent strategy. Imparts leadership and expert knowledge throughout the talent

development pipeline including candidate interviews, candidate assessment, and

hiring decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational talent strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

15 years of experience in construction project management

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND

11 years of experience in construction project management

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 9

years of experience in construction project management

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 7 years

of experience in construction project management.

Job Skills:

Same as prior level

Preferred Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

16 years of experience in construction project management

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND

12 years of experience in construction project management

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 10

years of experience in construction project management

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 8 years

of experience in construction project management.

People Leadership / Management Experience:

2 years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

Budget Experience:

4 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

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