Data Center Design and Build (Physical Layer) - Project Manager
Company: Align Communications
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Data Center Design & Build . Salt Lake City, UtahWhy AlignFor
over three decades, many of the world's leading firms have relied
on Align as a trusted IT solution provider and center of excellence
in IT advisory, infrastructure design, build, delivery and managed
services. We are actively seeking innovative minds to establish and
strengthen our team to deliver high-quality state-of-the-art
technology solutions for our enterprise and boutique clients.If you
are seeking to own challenging projects for some of today's most
fascinating companies while leveraging an exceptional team and long
track record of success, then we want to hear from you
today.Position OverviewAlign seeks a Project Manager with a strong
understanding of Power Distribution for our Physical Layer Data
Center Design and Build team in Salt Lake City, UT. Ideal
candidates will have experience working with local Data Center
REITs (co-location) to build out customized data centers. We design
and manage the build out of the Physical Layer in the Data Center
(the White Space). We would seek a Project Manager with a strong
power distribution and structured cabling background. The focus is
on the physical infrastructure, such as the low voltage, structured
cabling, power distribution, space planning and HVAC. This will
include a primary focus on working as a project manager in a
billable, professional services (consulting) capacity. Our data
center team specializes in a variety of projects including
greenfield builds, audits/retrofits of existing data centers and
white space builds within colocation facilities. Candidate must
have participated in a data center design and build projects from
inception to final handover. The Project Manager must be able to
handle all aspects of data center white space design, deployment
and implementation including: Design - Understand customer
requirements and support a design that best utilizes their new data
center facility. This focus of design is the structural support
systems, power distribution to the cabinet level, carrier
infrastructures, structured cable plant and overall data center
layout.Oversight - Focus on managing the implementation of the
project, as designed, to ensure subcontractors are adhering to
design criteria and building the data center to the client's
expectations, on time and within budget. Project Management -
Ensure that the required completion date is on target, chair
meetings with the client and subcontractors, and provide regular
updates on progress to the customer.The Position will be based out
of our Salt Lake City, UT office but must be available to work on
projects throughout the US as neededThis is a full-time position
offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training and
performance-based bonuses. You will be empowered and compensated
for growing our local business. We are offering a relocation
package for suitable candidates that are willing to
relocateResponsibilitiesAct as a Project Manager on Data Center
Build OutsLead projects as both the lead project manager and data
center design subject matter expert providing on-site support for
data center design and build projects from inception to final
handover.Act as the primary contact and counsel to assigned clients
while ensuring project deliverables and client expectations are
met.Estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business
opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and
solution leads.Responsible for the development of all RFI and RFP
documents required for bid leveling, overseeing comparison and
analysis process.Manage client expectation and maintain status
documents for client projects throughout the project re: scope,
budget, billing, schedules and timeframes.Develop budget and
project plans during the analysis and design phase of the
project.Maintain thorough understanding of Align billing process,
responsible for reviewing and approving invoicing on a
project.Oversee and approve all expenses related to the
project.Provide leadership, direction, team building, coaching, and
decision making for problem and conflict resolution with project
teams and members.Exhibit leadership characteristics: strong
communication skills, full understanding of internal policies,
group and individual management.QualificationsA minimum of 5+ years
of relevant Data Center Facilities design and build project
management experience.Possess hands-on experience with data center
design and deployment best practices - including a strong
understanding of power distribution and structured cable design in
the Data CenterIn depth knowledge and subject matter expertise
related to Data Center design focused on structural support
systems, power distribution to the cabinet level, carrier
infrastructures, structured cable plant, space planning, physical
security/ access control and overall data center layout.Prior,
recent experience successfully managing large-scale data center
build-outs and relocation projects.Advance, in-depth IT
construction and cabling infrastructure build out project
experience and a good understanding of power distribution and
cooling methods.A combination of working technical knowledge and a
strategic understanding of current and future data center
requirements.Strong understanding of Design Drawings including
plans, sections and elevations.Relationships with local vendors or
Data Center REITs would be a big plusKnowledge in bid documents and
contractor bid levelling.Strong communication skills (both written
and verbal)Strong individual and team time management skills -
prioritizing and delegating tasks.RCDD, Bicsi DCDC, CDCDP or PMP or
related Data Center Facilities Design certifications are a
plus.About AlignAlign is a dynamic and flexible place to work,
offering professionals unparalleled opportunities to train in the
leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and
control their own destinies. We have a flawless track record of
delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing
relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000
and SMB clients.We work across a diverse list of industries
including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and
health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications. We
give our professionals the autonomy to pursue opportunities and
manage assignments in ways that maximize their creativity and
talents, leading to self-fulfillment and financial rewards.For more
details, visit www.align.com .Tier 2PM20PI200788611
Keywords: Align Communications, Salt Lake City , Data Center Design and Build (Physical Layer) - Project Manager, Executive , Salt Lake City, Utah
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