Together AI · 5 days ago
Senior Data Center Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $280K/yrTogether AI is a research-driven artificial intelligence company, and they are seeking a Senior Data Center Manager to oversee the planning and coordination of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems on Data Center Projects. The role involves managing contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and shaping the economics of Together's global AI infrastructure.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInternetIT InfrastructureOpen Source
Responsibilities
Evaluate Datacenter properties for deployment and use and of high power GPU servers
Coordinate MEP designs with architectural and structural disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts (clash detection)
Review MEP drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure accuracy and compliance
Monitor installation and commissioning activities on-site for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems
Manage contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables
Conduct regular site inspections and attend coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Verify material submittals, method statements, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements
Liaise with consultants, architects, and the client to ensure technical requirements are met
Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules for MEP works
Ensure that all MEP works are executed safely and in compliance with local codes and standards
Lead testing and commissioning activities and ensure successful handover of MEP systems
Project set up with project budget and schedule creation including oversight
RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination
Assist team on facilitating design and construction phases
Assist with coordination of contractors. Either traditional contractors or design build contractors
Oversight of physical construction activities on site
Assist with coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment
For assigned construction projects, manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources
Report to assigned project team and manager
QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy
Review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget
Ensure ‘lessons learned’ are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Qualification
Required
Subject matter expert in data center electrical/mechanical systems, infrastructure, and engineering practices
Experience on large construction projects with an operational perspective
Technical understanding of data center design (power, cooling, plumbing)
Ability to evaluate Datacenter properties for deployment and use of high power GPU servers
Experience coordinating MEP designs with architectural and structural disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts (clash detection)
Ability to review MEP drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure accuracy and compliance
Experience monitoring installation and commissioning activities on-site for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems
Ability to manage contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables
Experience conducting regular site inspections and attending coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Ability to verify material submittals, method statements, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements
Experience liaising with consultants, architects, and the client to ensure technical requirements are met
Ability to assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules for MEP works
Experience ensuring that all MEP works are executed safely and in compliance with local codes and standards
Ability to lead testing and commissioning activities and ensure successful handover of MEP systems
Experience with project set up including project budget and schedule creation
Ability to develop RFPs, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination
Experience assisting teams on facilitating design and construction phases
Ability to assist with coordination of contractors, either traditional or design build
Experience overseeing physical construction activities on site
Ability to assist with coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment
Experience managing General Contractors and vendors project management resources for assigned construction projects
Ability to report to assigned project team and manager
Experience with QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy
Ability to review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget
Experience ensuring 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
Ability to ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
Experience working closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Benefits
Health insurance
Startup equity
Other competitive benefits
Company
Together AI
Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.
Founded in 2022
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (19)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$533.5MKey Investors
Salesforce VenturesLux Capital
2025-02-20Series B· $305M
2024-03-13Series A· $106M
2023-11-29Series A· $102.5M
Leadership Team
Vipul Ved Prakash
Co-Founder & CEO
Kae Ike Lim
Executive Assistant to Co-Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-27
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