Data Center Project Manager

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Position Overview  

Align offers a wide variety of services centered around the data center white space.  We are a technology solution provider specializing in data center white space design and fit outs.  Our services include designing layouts, overhead support systems (to support cable pathways and electrical systems), power striping/redundancy planning for distribution from PDU’s to cabinet receptacles, conduit pathways, and low voltage structured cable infrastructure.  As a Data Center Project Manager, you will guide the build of electrical and mechanical distribution from the upstream critical equipment to the compute/storage/network infrastructure. In this role, you will understand the design intent, coupled with customer expectations, and will be responsible for making it happen! You will be onsite daily interacting with the construction trades/sub-contractors and will be directly responsible for managing schedule/QC in the field.      

• This is a full-time salaried position offering a base salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 (commensurate with experience), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses.  
• This position is based in the Sterling, VA area and will often work onsite for local data center projects. Overnight travel outside of the area will be on an as needed basis.  

Key Responsibilities  

The Data Center Project Manager will be responsible for project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new data center white space (tenant) fit out builds which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Some of the typical daily tasks of the Project Manager:  

• Directly interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases  
• Monitor the progress of each project through updated schedules, communicates changes and manages client expectations - identify and negotiate time extensions where justified and allowed  
• Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers  
• Resolve scope problems with subcontractors and trades 
• Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, invoicing, and P&L spreadsheets
• Construction project quality control  
• Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.  
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in echanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 5+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree  
• 5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex mission critical projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants - Some Data Center White Space Construction experience is preferred  
• Strong general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution  
• Possess strong documentation skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, and ability to use data to justify conclusions  
• Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines  
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA  
• Must be able to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications  

• Understand electrical and mechanical principles relating to data centers  
• Experience with Procore or similar project management software  
• Knowledge of the local subcontractor (the quality of their work) and relations with local low voltage, electrical and mechanical contractors is strongly preferred 
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants  

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place. 

Tier 3

PM26

Benefits and Perks:

At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
• Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Cellphone Reimbursement Program
• Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
• Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
• Employee referral program

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records 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.

For more information, visit:  www.align.com