Otak · 15 hours ago
Project Manager-Mission Critical/Datacenters
Otak is a forward-thinking organization specializing in mission-critical datacenter design and construction projects. They are seeking a collaborative Project Manager to lead multiple projects across the United States, focusing on building strong client relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Build strong, productive relationships with clients and project partners while providing technical expertise and ensuring successful project delivery
Lead multiple concurrent datacenter projects of varying size, complexity, and phase, from early planning through completion
Provide design management and technical direction for datacenter projects, guiding key decisions and maintaining alignment with client goals
Oversee the delivery of greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit engineering and design projects through all phases, including site due diligence, land development, detailed design, permitting, construction administration, and turnover to Operations
Coordinate internal client stakeholders and external consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty vendors
Manage internal and external resources to support building, power, cooling, telecom, and controls infrastructure in alignment with client capacity roadmaps
Facilitate problem-solving and support the integration of new technologies, operational processes, and procedures
Oversee datacenter design solutions across the Americas, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality
Collaborate and cross-train with Otak team members to improve efficiency, quality, and project delivery
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction, technical, or design-related fields, including 3+ years in datacenter or mission-critical environments and/or Owner Representation
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
Proven ability to lead engineering teams in advanced engineering and operational processes for large datacenter and critical-facility environments, while managing personnel, budgets, schedules, and complex project portfolios
Experience with commercial and high-tech construction, including retrofits; familiarity with all phases of design and construction management
Demonstrated success managing multiple design projects of varying complexity and stage
Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, land-use processes for green-field construction/site, and contractual change management
Advanced oral and effective written communication skills and experience in meeting facilitation and a growing competency in exercise facilitation (e.g., RACI and other project management tools)
Working knowledge of AI tools, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and construction management software
Proven experience managing projects in a virtual/remote environment, with willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) a plus
PMP and/or CMIT certification (or active pursuit); OSHA 10 Certification
Benefits
Discretionary performance bonuses
No-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
HRA/HSA
A 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
Support for your professional registration and/or certification fees
Company
Otak
Otak values people, both those in our workplace and those that are impacted by the projects we undertake.
H1B Sponsorship
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