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WSP in the U.S. · 13 hours ago

Data Center Program Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Data Center Program Manager to lead a nationwide hyperscale data center construction support team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality assurance across multiple construction projects.

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Responsibilities

Recruit, mentor, and lead deployed staff at multiple new data center campus construction projects across the United States. This will involve routine travel to project locations to onboard new staff, while monitoring performance and ensuring successful outcomes

Be the primary point of contact with the clients and stakeholders (e.g., general contractors, installation subcontractors, equipment vendors, designers, commissioning agents, other client consultants, etc.) to provide status updates, collaborate on upcoming schedules and needs, and build a team culture

Prepare weekly and monthly client reports, identifying trends and recommendations, tracking issues and status, providing quality control for staff inputs, and evaluating impacts on schedules and staffing

Contribute as a technical resource to help improve the clients’ construction quality assurance programs, provide solutions to field construction issues that may arise, and assist in implementing lessons learned and best practices

Participate in WSP data center services growth and business development efforts

Qualification

Construction ManagementQuality AssuranceData Center ExperienceElectrical InstallationsMechanical InstallationsClient CommunicationSafety ComplianceTechnical Discipline TrainingConstruction RegulationsStaffing PlansCertifications in ConstructionTeam Leadership

Required

10+ years of construction and/or quality assurance experience, of which 2+ years of experience include complex, mission-critical facilities; data center, hospital, or large-scale construction experience required

Demonstrated experience building and leading geographically spread teams deployed at project site locations

Served as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders

Knowledge of using construction schedules to develop and adjust staffing plans

Experience with large-scale, complex electrical and mechanical installations, and the testing and/or commissioning of similar systems

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Experience with major regulations, industry codes, and standards affecting mechanical and electrical installations, as well as standard mechanical, electrical, and plumbing materials and means of construction

Willingness for routine travel to project locations across the United States

College, trade school, or military training in a technical discipline

Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment

Must pass background check and motor vehicle report