Data Center Design and Build (Physical Layer) - Senior Project Manager - Align

Position Overview

Align provides data center white space design, consulting and project management professional services for data center REITs, colocation providers and end users. We seek a motivated Senior Project Manager with in-depth data center white space fit out experience that would like a career opportunity to grow into a leadership and business development role.

In-depth knowledge of critical power infrastructure distribution and overhead structural support systems is required, while knowledge of structured cabling systems, space planning and HVAC is preferred. In this role, you will work as a project manager in a billable, professional services (consulting) capacity. You will be involved in all facets of the white space fit out and work alongside a team of industry leading data center experts.

This is an entrepreneurial career opportunity in one of the top markets in data centers, and a candidate with the right communication and team building skills will have the opportunity to lead the AZ team.

The Project Manager must be able to handle all aspects of data center white space design, deployment and implementation including: 

Design – Understand customer requirements and support a design that best utilizes their new data center facility.  This focus of design is the structural support systems, power distribution to the cabinet level, carrier infrastructures, structured cable plant and overall data center layout.

Oversight – Focus on managing the implementation of the project, as designed, to ensure subcontractors are adhering to design criteria and building the data center to the client's expectations, on time and within budget. 

Project Management – Ensure that the required completion date is on target, chair meetings with the client and subcontractors, and provide regular updates on progress to the customer.

• The position will be focused on the Phoenix area market but should be available to work on projects in the Western Region as needed
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training, and performance-based bonuses. You will be empowered and compensated for growing our local business. 
• We are offering a relocation package for suitable candidates that are willing to relocate

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant data center facilities design and build project management experience and strong leadership, communication, and team building skills with the ability to lead a small team, mentor others and build client relationships
• Prior, recent experience successfully managing large-scale data center buildouts is critical. Must have multifaceted data center build experience including in-depth knowledge of critical power infrastructure distribution and overhead structural support systems. Knowledge of structured cabling systems, space planning and HVAC is preferred.
• Must have strong writing and documentation skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to create project schedules.
• High level leadership, communication and team-building skills are required.
• Ability to manage client expectations and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project re: scope, budget, billing, schedules, and timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior team leadership or managerial experience would be a plus
• The ability or willingness to support business development efforts to build relationships with local clients and partners
• Strong understanding of design drawings including plans, sections, and elevations.
• Relationships with local vendors or data center REITs.
• Ability to estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.
• Knowledge of bid documents and contractor bid levelling.
• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer), Bicsi DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant), CDCDP (Certified Data Center Design Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) or related Data Center Facilities Design certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as both the lead project manager and data center design subject matter expert providing on-site support from inception to final handover.
• Lead internal and customer facing communication. Coordinate team meetings and team communication while coaching and building the team.
• Provide leadership, direction and decision making for issues resolution within the Phoenix region.
• Contribute to business development efforts.
• Estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.
• Responsible for the development of RFI (Requests for Information) and RFP (Requests for Proposals) documents required for bid leveling, overseeing comparison and analysis process.
• Develop budget and project plans during the analysis and design phase of the project.
• Act as a Project Manager on Data Center Build Outs
• Lead projects as both the lead project manager and data center design subject matter expert providing on-site support for data center design and build projects from inception to final handover.
• Act as the primary contact and counsel to assigned clients while ensuring project deliverables and client expectations are met.
• Estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.
• Responsible for the development of all RFI and RFP documents required for bid leveling, overseeing comparison and analysis process.
• Manage client expectation and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project re: scope, budget, billing, schedules and timeframes.
• Develop budget and project plans during the analysis and design phase of the project.
• Maintain thorough understanding of Align billing process, responsible for reviewing and approving invoicing on a project.
• Oversee and approve all expenses related to the project.
• Provide leadership, direction, team building, coaching, and decision making for problem and conflict resolution with project teams and members.
• Exhibit leadership characteristics: strong communication skills, full understanding of internal policies, group and individual management.

For more details, visit www.align.com.

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