About this role
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Portfolio Delivery & Execution
- Lead the due diligence and master/campus planning phases for assigned data center portfolio.
- Lead program-level planning across multiple buildings and phases to ensure alignment with overall campus delivery objectives.
- Provide oversight of engineering firms & general contractors throughout all project phases, including master planning, detail design, mobilization, construction execution, punch list, and turnover.
- Deliver constructability input on electrical and mechanical designs to ensure cost-effective, buildable solutions.
- Use broad data center project experience and detailed knowledge of critical infrastructure systems including switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, fire safety systems, and integrated controls/security infrastructure to guide clients toward sound strategies, help them understand design tradeoffs, and support decisions that drive reliability, efficiency, and overall program success.
- Monitor construction progress and prepare regular executive level updates on key metrics, schedule forecasts, constraints/issues, risks, etc. for internal and client stakeholders.
- Drive utility engagement, infrastructure upgrades, and communication with public utility services.
- Lead IMS coordination and develop schedule recovery strategies to maintain critical project and portfolio milestones.
- Reinforce safety ownership throughout the projects in strict adherence to company safety policies.
Client and Cross Functional Relationships
- Serve as the lead point of contact for assigned portfolio building trust through consistent performance and transparency.
- Coordinate across disciplines to ensure seamless project integration and handoff to operations.
- Drive alignment across internal and external leadership teams.
- Lead executive level reporting and presentations for assigned portfolio.
Financial Management
- Responsible for overall budget management and cost control for assigned portfolio.
- Accountable for reviewing and approving vendor invoices as necessary.
- Review and approve client invoices via Procore.
- Review change orders with stakeholders and resolutions to prevent delays and mitigate financial risk.
- In partnership with Project Controls, review cost forecasting aligned with schedule and procurement strategy.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to initiatives that improve construction processes, safety practices, and overall efficiency across T5 Data Centers’ growing portfolio.
- Incorporate lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
- Coach and mentor direct report(s).
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent data center experience, required
- 4+ years Project Management experience, required
- Data center development and/or data center construction experience, required
- Substation design experience, preferred