Data Center Associate Project Manager - Special Projects

Oracle is a leading company in AI and cloud solutions, dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art data center facilities. They are seeking an experienced Data Center Associate Project Manager to oversee the construction of data centers, ensuring projects meet schedule, quality, and design requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Lead and manage the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Risk Evaluation: analyze projects independently to evaluate the risk profiles associated with timely delivery, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation and inform the business of associated potential impacts
• Tenant Fit Out Integration: Work closely throughout design, construction, and commissioning to fully coordinate and integrate the separate scope of tenant fit out projects with the base building projects
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards
• Design Coordination: Collaborate with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards
• Provide ongoing colocation Provider evaluation input for continuous improvement
• Regular project visits to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on a regular basis

Requirements:

• Heavy knowledge of base building data center construction- civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing
• Project management for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment
• Expertise in developing and implementing long-term strategies and establishing program-level requirements for construction projects
• Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainability
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals
• Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets to ensure cost-effective use of resources
• Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs
• Extensive experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies to ensure compliance in all construction activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and clear project updates
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience in construction project management, with a focus on data center or colocation infrastructure either for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects