Senior Construction Project Manager – Data Centers

Description

Responsibilities include managing the permitting process, managing the architect, engineers and required consultants for project permitting, coordination of utilities, selecting contractors and required construction consultants, construction plan management, providing budgeting on construction related costs, oversight of tenant improvements, project close-out and transition to the property management group or buyer.

Responsible for Data Center construction management and administration of all projects assigned to him/her in the region beginning with the initial project due diligence for all construction related government approvals, project engineering, project design and construction of each project phase concluding at completion of tenant improvements and transition to the asset management group. Position requires majority of time to be spent in the field at the project(s) with a focus on leadership and the oversight of the construction process.

• Review and approve applications for payment by design professionals, consultants, coordinators and contractors insuring conformance with contracts and company policies.
• Estimate and establish budgets for project design and construction.
• File applications and work directly with the governmental agencies for all necessary project approvals and permits, including post permitting monitoring and reporting.
• Negotiate change orders to the work and ensure costs are competitive and required for the work.
• Implement sustainable construction practices to assist Goodman in achieving Sustainability Requirements
• Meet with Governmental staff and decision makers developing working relationships and facilitate an open exchange of information, requirements and objectives.
• Work with both internal and external stake holders and vendors to establish and implement commissioning process for turnover of phased or fully completed projects.
• Reviewing soils reports, phase I reports and cost studies
• Create a written project program and schedule for all phases of the work and weekly reporting of activity.
• Advice team and manage construction coordination of any data center equipment procurement
• Assist team on technical and construction related aspects of Power Procurement
• Be a role model of safety for all onsite scope for both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ensure all work is performed per the requirements of the contract and deliverables are complete.
• Ensure project components are compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and all work is performed safely and within legal requirements.
• Preparing project costs estimates and municipal fee estimates
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine the quality of project to be built as compared to the quality described in the offering
• Working with Goodman’s Contract Administration team, engage and issue contracts to design professionals, consultants, coordinators, and contractors, using approved contract forms for the work.
• Oversee all elements of construction related matters through the full cycle of data center construction projects, from site selection and initial due diligence through design, permitting, ground-up construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Provide cost inputs for potential projects going forward.
• Through leadership and team building establish relationships with the general contractors, engineers, consultants, governmental and utility for the benefit of the success of the project.
• Prepare cash flows and maintain job cost accounting and prepare monthly reports
• Coordinate with the marketing team for project specifications, alternates, options, extras.
• Assist as necessary on potential projects due diligence with the Regional Director.

Requirements

Goodman encourages innovation at every level. We seek individuals who are eager to challenge conventional thinking, drive change, and develop new ideas that contribute to a sustainable and successful business. Your creativity and forward-thinking approach can make a tangible difference today and long into the future.

• Understanding of commissioning and testing processes related to Mission-Critical related equipment and projects
• Demonstrated experience managing the construction of substations, switching centers, and other high-voltage electrical infrastructure for data centers or similar mission-critical facilities.
• Must have strong cost analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding the governmental process and all steps necessary for compliance
• Experience in remediation and development of brownfield sites preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence the actions or opinions of others through reasoning, argument and entreaty.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must understand basic business and contract law concepts.
• Must be experienced and be proficient in public speaking. Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus
• Must have project management, scheduling, and budgeting experience.
• Must have thorough understanding of building and construction concepts as well as Mission-Critical construction trends.
• Must have experience in facilitating and negotiating legal contracts, change orders and other necessary documents.
• Safety certifications are a plus – (OSHA 10, OSHA 30)
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of architectural & engineering processes and prerequisites for both
• Must have thorough understanding and experience of Mission-Critical MEP Systems including electrical topologies, cooling strategies, security and BMS requirements, fire-suppression requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable on installation of monitoring and security systems for Mission Critical facilities
• Must be able to set priorities, create work plans, coordinate resources and reschedule priorities.
• Must have minimum of eight (8) years of construction, and real estate development experience with minimum of four (4) years in data center, mission critical projects and management positions.
• Must be knowledgeable in all phases of building and land design and construction including:
• Demonstrated experience in phased turnovers and ability to manage tenant improvements in occupied buildings.
• Must have strong abilities with Microsoft computer software (including Project, Excel, and Bluebeam); and Yardi.
• Must have thorough understanding of equipment requirements for Mission-Critical Facilities, including different delivery and implementation delivery methods i.e. OFCI / CFCI, etc.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance