Sr Construction Manager - AMER Central

Position Title: Senior Construction Manager Central
Location: Dallas TX or Chicago IL

Your role
The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of construction projects with a focus on endtoend data center development (greenfield through commissioning as well life cycle replacements). This will include providing leadership to contractors consultants and equipment vendors associated with the delivery of DLR Projects. The Senior Construction Manager may also be assigned the responsibility for outsourced Owner Representative/Project Managers who will provide additional management support for the delivery of the project(s). Project assignments will generally be regional; however projects out of region may be assigned. The Senior Construction Manager will manage challenging deliverables against aggressive project expectations and will report to the Director of Delivery. The candidate will have overall responsibility for delivering the assigned project(s) on budget (heavy emphasis on valueengineering) on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet the DLR Design Standards and the objectives set for the project.

What youll do
You will work closely with various other DLR stakeholders including in house design managers procurement specialists sales representatives and building operations staff.
For BuildtoSuit Projects the Senior Construction Manager will be the primary customer contact to ensure that all daytoday project responsibilities are met by the various design professionals contractors and vendors on the project. For standard projects you will help ensure the project is executed to DLR internal design engineering standards.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Project site visits will be required for partner meetings and to audit jobsite project issue resolution etc.
Assist with preparation of requests for proposals to Contractors Consultants and Equipment Vendors including detailed evaluations and recommendations. Negotiate/write contracts with contractors consultants and vendors as necessary.
Create and manage project schedules. Coordinate activities and keep all stakeholders informed of project status.
Ensure adherence to DLR Project Delivery / Management Standards by all project participants on all projects.
Complete monthly project status reporting
Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractor partners consultants and equipment vendors.

What youll need
Bachelors degree (BA/BS) from a fouryear college or university and a minimum of seven to ten years of project management experience of technically complex projects is desired. Will consider candidates with less experience that have a strong desire for learning and professional development.
Strong project management and organizational skills. Track record of successful project completions.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong relationship and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to work in a team environment. Selfmotivated able to work independently with minimal oversight.
Requires working knowledge of design and construction terms principles and contracts.

Financial acumen to review analyze and create development budgets and estimates.

Must have a comprehensive understanding of advanced electrical mechanical security/monitoring and fire detection/suppression systems.
Understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry. Must be familiar with basic building code requirements.
Ability to understand and interpret design drawings construction drawings construction specifications design and construction contracts project schedules and detailed budgets / estimate summaries.
Experienced in the use of MS Office software and AutoCAD (desired).

A bit about us
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL the companys global data center platform provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300 facilities in 50 metros across 28 countries on six continents.

To learn more about Digital Realty please visit digitalrealty or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

A bit about our Digital team
Our Operations team keeps our customers infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.

What we can offer you
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and youll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team youll get to work with people from different business areas challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. Well also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Our Compensation Philosophy
Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package excellent benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the companys overall goals and values.

This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Notes:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability or protected veteran status or other status protected by law or Company policy.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

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