• Job Description

  Req#: 32404825236

  Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA Project Manager overseeing the transformation of a building into a data center plays a critical role in managing the planning, design, and construction phases. Below are the key responsibilities and qualifications typically found in such a role:
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  1. Project Planning and Initiation:
  
  • Define the scope, goals, and deliverables of the data center project.
  
  • Create detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
  
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  
  2. Team Coordination:
  
  • Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, vendors, and contractors, ensuring smooth collaboration across departments.
  
  • Manage subcontractors involved in construction, electrical, HVAC, and IT infrastructure installation.
  
  3. Risk Management:
  
  • Identify potential risks to project timelines, budget overruns, and technical challenges.
  
  • Develop mitigation strategies to minimize risks and ensure project success.
  
  4. Budget and Resource Management:
  
  • Control and monitor project expenses to stay within budget.
  
  • Ensure resource optimization, including labor, materials, and equipment.
  
  5. Timeline Management:
  
  • Ensure that each phase of the project, from design to construction to implementation, is completed on time.
  
  • Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate unforeseen delays or changes.
  
  6. Vendor and Stakeholder Communication:
  
  • Coordinate with external vendors for procurement of necessary hardware and materials (e.g., servers, cooling systems, backup power supplies).
  
  • Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones, and any changes in scope.
  
  7. Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  
  • Ensure that all construction, electrical, and network installations meet industry standards.
  
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and data center-specific standards (e.g., Uptime Institute's Tier standards, ISO certifications).
  
  8. Final Handover and Commissioning:
  
  • Supervise the commissioning phase, ensuring that all systems (power, cooling, network) are operational and tested.
  
  • Ensure that the project is handed over smoothly to the operations team with all documentation and training.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, IT, or a related field.
  
  • Experience: At least 5-7 years of project management experience in construction or data center environments.
  
  • Skills:
  
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana).
  
  • Understanding of data center design, including power and cooling systems.
  
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing stakeholders and vendors.
  
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., data security, energy efficiency).
  
  A certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

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