Project Manager at Align

Sterling, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Data Centers, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical 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 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

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing
  • 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
  • Ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget for new builds or capital projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementData Center ConstructionElectrical DistributionMechanical DistributionSchedule ManagementQuality ControlConstruction ManagementSubcontractor ManagementPower StripingConduit PathwaysStructured Cabling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits are offered for this position?

This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.

Is this role remote or does it require onsite work?

This position is based in the Northern VA area, requires daily onsite work interacting with construction trades and subcontractors on local projects, and may involve travel outside the area as needed.

What key skills are required for the Data Center Construction Project Manager role?

Key skills include project management oversight of scope, quality, schedule, and budget; interfacing with general contractors during bidding, execution, and closeout; monitoring project progress and schedules; managing client expectations; and resolving scope problems.

What is the company culture like at Align?

Align has a culture of unbounded opportunity that celebrates passions, skills, and ideas, with a work hard, play hard mentality among tech-savvy, forward-thinking, results-driven professionals motivated by impact in a dynamic, inspiring workplace.

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Manager role?

Strong candidates are forward-thinking, results-driven professionals passionate about technology and data center construction, with the ability to manage projects onsite, interface with contractors, and ensure scope, quality, schedule, and budget are met.

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