Project Manager - Data Center Cabling - Align

Position Overview 

Align seeks a motivated and organized structured cabling professional to join our Data Center Design and Build team in our rapidly growing office in Sterling, VA. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior cabling technician or project manager who aspires to grow into a Data Center Fit Out Project Manager. Candidates must possess three or more years of hands-on cabling infrastructure design and implementation experience. Candidates must understand the newest cabling technologies and have some project coordination or vendor management experience -  to oversee and perform quality control for subcontractor vendor LVC and Fiber installations. It is an added bonus if this individual has exposure to power capacity planning and power distribution to the cabinet level.

Candidate must be familiar with patching schedules, structured cabling installation, relevant project documentation and typical installation processes that take place in a data center build-out. This individual will have the opportunity to grow their career and will be mentored by subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior project managers on the Align Data Center White Space Design and Fit Out team.

Candidates must be collaborative team players with some project coordination skill and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on installing and troubleshooting cabling as needed. Candidates must possess strong communication, project documentation, organizational, and follow-up skills. Solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, are also required.

Training and certifications are encouraged and fully reimbursed to help foster individual career development and enhance the knowledgebase of our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, high-energy project coordinator with an excellent work ethic and desire to learn and grow. 

• The position will work on projects in the Sterling, VA area, but should be available to travel approximately 50%-70% at times. Almost all overnight travel will be domestic. Travel reimbursement will be provided. 
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.  

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of data center cabling specific experience performing hands-on buildout and project coordination for the cabling design and installation tasks required for large data center design and build projects (copper and fiber cabling)
• Knowledge of low-voltage cabling infrastructure standards including Category 6 cabling, Category 6A cabling, OM3 fiber, OM4 fiber and single-mode fiber
• Experience with the design basic cable layouts, distribution frames and patching facilities 
• Ideal candidates will have some prior project coordination experience with data center cabling design and instillation
• Understanding of the core infrastructure deployed in data centers, including structural support, development of cable tray, conduit fill ratios and load charts
• Strong understanding of the appropriate standard and codes for cabling installation
• In-depth, current knowledge of the top tier copper and fiber product sets available 
• Experience with construction administration and vendor management, project management and punch lists
• Basic understanding of all data center functions (production operations, network, server, storage, database, change control, disaster recovery/business recovery, help desk, systems management and facilities) is desired
• Experience with installation schedules, vendor management and structured cabling infrastructure is a plus
• Exposure to power capacity planning and power distribution to the cabinet level would be a plus
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), organizational, presentation and collaboration skills are essential
• Familiarity with other software tools utilized on projects such as Microsoft Project, Visio, AutoCAD or other graphics software is a plus
• Strong time-management and follow-up skills are necessary
• A dependable professional with a "role up your sleeves" attitude and a strong work ethic are required

Responsibilities

• Work on-site on Data Center White Space Fit Out Projects under the direction of a Senior Project Manager, to plan and execute a the cabling design and installation tasks for large data center design and build projects 
• Oversee structured and patch cabling (copper and fiber) design and installation within data center and co-location facilities, including all patching and cross-connects for both data and storage networks and while ensuring client specifications and quality control is met 
• Coordinate and supervise vendors (cable installations or any other technology) during the construction and buildout of the data center including monitoring their work, facilitating equipment deliveries, ensuring design is implemented properly, identifying and escalating issues and confirming proper documentation is maintained
• Troubleshoot technical issues that arise during the data center installations and fit outs
• Coordinate project plans and tasks, performing site surveys, scheduling vendor installations and preparing documentation
• Responsible for data and document management for building and managing the LVC and power schedules, length takeoffs, and maintaining spreadsheets
• Help design basic cable layouts, distribution frames and patching facilities with approval from the project manager
• Be accountable for the onsite execution of project tasks including completing punch list items and low voltage cable (LVC) work
• On-site work will include overseeing team members and subcontractors for racking, labeling, installing cable, dressing and troubleshooting connectivity
• Assist with power and spatial tasks corresponding with documenting room dimensions, walking off cable lengths and verify data
• Terminate cables in data center, patch cords and cross-connects, as well as troubleshoot and repair cabling and infrastructure problems as needed
• Execute test procedures to ensure completeness of installations
• Assist with bid-leveling process including the development of all RFI and RFP documents and the comparison and analysis of bids include the comparison and analysis of bid from multiple vendors
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation, spreadsheets and correspondence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Schedule and facilitate installations and vendor meetings as needed
• Exhibit leadership characteristics including strong communication skills, full understanding of internal policies, time management, dependability and client focus
• Be proactive and assist project managers to ensure successful delivery of data center design and buildout projects

Tier 2 

PM20