This Texas-based leader in industrial networking and infrastructure services has an immediate full-time position in Abilene, TX for a Structured Cabling Data Center Project Manager. This position requires working onsite Monday-Friday, 40+ hours per week. This Project Manager will be responsible for providing management oversight for all phases of a data center construction project, including project planning, scheduling, task management, coordinating material and equipment, and ensuring that drawings and specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget as well as project completion / project closeout. This position requires daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities that must be completed in a timely manner.
Key Requirements :
- 3-5+ years of Structured Cabling Data Center Project Management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management and / or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Experience and Knowledge of Data Center Buildouts and / or migrations.
- Proficient in schedule management and preparing test reports.
- Experience in Telecommunications is strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database and computer aided design software, standard drafting tools, and surveying equipment (level and electronic distance measuring devices).
- Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to present ideas in a business and user-friendly language.
- Proven experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Project Initiation / Project Planning :
Developing cost-effective plans and schedules for completion of projects following a logical pattern for utilization of resources i.e. GANTT chart that references back to schedule of values and overall construction timelines including resources and timeline durations for scope of work.Selecting and coordinating work of subcontractors on various phases of the projects.Identifying all applicable safety requirements for project and ensuring all required PPE has been procured.Interpreting regulations and communicating with others; must read detailed blueprints and establish and maintain effective working relationship with other city employees, commissions and boards, state and local government agencies, contractors, builders and the general public using in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.Ensuring that all material and equipment needed for project completion is identified and procured in collaboration with the Purchasing Department.Identifying and tracking project risks and developing mitigation strategies.Identifying data center standards and specifications, policies, and regulations.Developing Quality Assurance / Quality Control plans.Project Execution / Monitoring & Controlling :
Tracking and controlling construction schedule and all associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time frames and budget allowed. Tracking progress and all necessary modifications to the plans.Overseeing performance of all trade contractors and reviewing all architectural and engineering drawings to ensure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.Supervising technicians, reviewing their reports and approving timesheets.Adhering to all safety requirements both internally and specific to job sites and ensuring safety violations are addressed promptly and in compliance with corporate guidelines and General Contractors.Coaching and directing staff in operational activities to ensure compliance with company goals, objectives and budget.Reviewing department procedures, staffing and equipment for maximum efficiency while controlling costs.Creating and maintaining change order log in collaboration with corporate accounting team and general contractors.Ensuring that work associated with change orders is only being executed when proper documentation and direction has been provided.Monitoring and resolving project issues that impact timeline, cost, or quality.Ensuring compliance with data center standards and specifications, policies, and regulations.Ensuring Quality Assurance / Quality Control plan is being followed and executed properly.Once issues have been identified, collaborating with all applicable parties to create solutions to resolve issues.Serving as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.Project Close-Out :
Identifying project deliverables for closeout EX. As-Built Drawings, Test Results, Warranties.Ensuring deliverables are up to client standard and have been accepted by client.Ensuring there are no open change orders pending.Ensuring final Pay Application is sent to client and paid in collaboration with corporate accounting team and General Contractor / Client.Creating and maintaining ‘Lessons Learned’ log during project execution and post project completion.Typical Physical and Mental Demands :
May require long hours, resolve conflicts, and make decisions under pressure and in inclement weather situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must stand, walk, use hands and fingers to, handle, feel, or operate tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must climb a ladder while lifting up to 50 pounds, sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and smell. The employee must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits include Competitive Salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacation & Holidays, Educational Assistance Program, and more.