Capital Projects Engineer (Ashburn, VA - ON SITE)
Capital Projects Engineer (Ashburn, VA - ON SITE)
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Project Manager Capital Projects
Your role
The Project Manager Capital Projects position is a member of the site level Data Center Operations team assigned to one or more of our data center properties reporting directly to the Capital role will give you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience working on mission critical infrastructure facilities operations for the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. We offer a clean stable environment where there is a lot of variety and always something to do. If you are looking for an exciting job with great benefits in a company that will provide you with a lot of opportunity to learn grow and expand your skillset for a high-demand role then this could be the right place for you.
What youll do
As the Project Manager Capital Projectsyou will be expected to manage capital improvement projects and the vendors that support each of the associated projects. You will ensure projects are completed on-time and on budget as well as work with operations teams to ensure proper upgrade of critical and noncritical equipment. The service you provide will be to the underlying support systems (facilities power cooling etc) for employees and customers so you will not be expected to do any computer maintenancethe customers do that for themselves.
Some of your specific responsibilities will include:
- Develop Scope of Work project schedule and Critical Path.
- Upgrading/replacing building infrastructure systems.
- Assemble and level RFPs from multiple contractors for various capital projects
- Collecting Change Management Forms and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
- Scheduling capital projects with vendors.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and use of protective equipment.
- Performing Quality Assurance inspections on projects once started.
- Assisting and mentoring the Capital Project team members.
- Manage and leverage vendors to provide the highest quality project for the best price.
This is a technical job and it is heavy on the project and vendor management but there are a number of diverse pieces to doing the job well. To excel in this role you should have an understanding of data center construction etiquette HVAC electrical F/A large chillers diesel generators cooling towers UPS systems large batteries and more. You may be in front of customers so youll also need to be able to present yourself well and have great communication skills.
What youll need
- At least 5 years experience managing projects workflows and understanding vendor/contractor management.
- Data Center knowledge and experience
- An associates degree (AA/AS) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Procore project management and CMMS type software a plus but not required.
- A facilities maintenance understanding.
- Experience demonstrating an ability to manage a small team handling multiple projects at different sites.
- Experience working with mission critical data equipment and the willingness to work in a fast-paced mission critical environment.
- Strong HVAC mechanical and electrical skills and experience.
- An understanding of computer systems and skill with Microsoft Office products.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to follow instructions and processes precisely and carefully.
- The ability to walk around a good deal of the time to perform inspections to do some work outdoors in the weather if needed.
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 25 countries on six continents.
To learn more about Digital Realty please visit follow us on LinkedInand 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.
Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Employment Type
Full-Time
