Align · 5 hours ago
Project Manager
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAlign is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Data Center Construction Project Manager to oversee construction activities related to new builds and capital projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget management. The role involves direct interaction with construction trades and subcontractors, focusing on project management and quality control.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Directly interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases
Monitor the progress of each project through updated schedules, communicates changes and manages client expectations - identify and negotiate time extensions where justified and allowed
Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers
Resolve scope problems with subcontractors
Construction document management including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing
Construction project quality control
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management
Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 5+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex mission critical projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants Some Data Center Construction experience is preferred
Strong general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution
Possess strong documentation skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, and ability to use data to justify conclusions
Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
Must be able to travel as needed
Preferred
Understand electrical and mechanical principles relating to data centers
Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants
Value engineering: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods)
Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Paid time off
Paid training
Performance-based bonuses
Company
Align
Align specializes in strategy, design, deployment, optimization and transformation of your technology infrastructure.
201-500 employees
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