Project Manager – Data Center Construction

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Project Manager will oversee and manage data hall fit-out projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in data center construction and a strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

More about Opplane:

• With a global presence across the US India Portugal and Singapore were tackling some of the most complex networking and data challenges at massive scale. Currently our team consists of around 5060 people worldwide and were doubling in size year over year.

More about the project:

• This opportunity is for a new client located in Pune India where we are aiming to establish and expand our local team. More details about this client and the project will be shared at a later stage of the recruitment process.

• At this point the project is expected to last 912 months with a strong possibility of extension. We are currently looking to recruit two team members for this initiative one project manager and one superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Project Oversight: Manage all phases of data hall fit-out projects including planning design procurement construction and commissioning.

• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Team Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams subcontractors and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.

• Budget & Schedule Management: Develop and manage project budgets and schedules proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to maintain timelines and financial targets.

• Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold quality control processes ensuring all work complies with industry standards codes and client specifications.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation providing regular updates to senior management and clients on project status challenges and achievements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

• Project Management Expertise: Strong understanding of project management principles including budgeting scheduling and resource allocation.

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure including power distribution HVAC systems structured cabling and space planning.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges and ensure project success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Architecture or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in project management within the data center or commercial construction industry.

• Industry Experience: Experience in managing data hall fit-out projects including colocation facilities and enterprise data centers.

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred; additional certifications such as RCDD BICSI DCDC or CDCDP are advantageous.

• Employment History: Stable employment history with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to sit stand walk use hands and fingers handle or feel reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 15 pounds.

EEOC & DFEH Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin religion creed age sex gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status genetic information disability status protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.