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Data Center Construction Project Manager

US Tech Solutions • Somerset, NJ • 2h ago

Somerset, NJ

Contract

Position: Data Center Construction Project Manager

Location: Somerset NJ 08873 (Hybrid, 4 days in a week)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Highly Possible Extension)

Rate : $75 - 90/hr

Note: Tri-State Travel might be required from site to site

Job Description:

The M&E engineering role is required to provide engineering support for the overall management, execution and successful deployment of mechanical and electrical infrastructure associated with data center white space. The role will also provide support to 3rd party engineering and commissioning firms hired by client.

The prime focus will be on America projects for the North America data centers. In addition to projects, the engineering resource will provide technical guidance to EDC NA operations teams where new products & designs are introduced into the M&E infrastructure.

A key element of the role will involve close liaison with all members of the Morgan Stanley project and operations teams, plus client's chosen data centre construction partners, various trade contractors, and Professional teams in order to assist the MS Project Management team to deliver White Space on time and to budget.

This position will report directly to the Global Head of Engineering (Dave Franczak in Somerset, NJ) to ensure that the strategic direction, engineering, and quality standards are successfully delivered in the North American operating region.

Due to the nature of the role, the candidate needs to be highly motivated, proactive, willing to embrace change in a fast-moving environment, work collaboratively and able to work unsupervised with a high level of attention to detail.

Role Responsibilities:

Participate as an active member of the project team & represent the M&E Engineering team in North America, both internally and externally.

Help develop & deliver: Oversee whitespace mechanical and electrical design from concept to construction level detail & be fully conversant with the design and its subsequent implementation & changes.

Work with the NA operations team to ensure integration of client's operational standards with the engineering design.

Creation of, and assist with, RFP & RFI documentation relating to the White Space products and services as it relates to the M&E infrastructure.

Assist with overall project programming. Ensure M&E infrastructure products and installation are following local & national AHJ requirements, as well as specific MS and manufacturer installation standards

Close liaison with client's key strategic M&E infrastructure manufacturers.

Build a relationship with the Contractor(s), including installation staff (foreman and engineers) and become involved with the contractor's programme of works for the days and weeks ahead & provide guidance on installation, good practice, and the like.

Ensure projects aims are delivered on time and to budget

Be familiar with commissioning processes for mechanical and electrical infrastructure including the requirements of level 1 through 4 commissioning, level 5 integrated system test, and room verification tests.

Support the commissioning vendor hired by client's to perform all commissioning of the mechanical and electrical infrastructure supporting the white space.

Conduct regular construction site walks and / or attend site meetings as required to quickly resolve installation issues.

Examples of site inspection activities include installation, quality, and progress checks for electrical switchgear, UPS systems, power distribution, and HVAC.

Review commissioning and testing implementation plans and method of procedures (MOPs) for the tie-in and startup of critical M&E equipment.

Be available to make informed decisions relating to the installation, including ensuring key stake holders are informed and agreement sought as appropriate.

Report urgent action items / concerns as required to local project management and operations.

Report back on a daily / weekly basis to Global Head of Engineering on progress, issues, decision points taken as required.

Review and approval of as-built information, commissioning, and testing final reports.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with EDC North America DC Operations Team and other critical facility stakeholders, to ensure a successful hand over from project to operations team.

Provide technical support for all M&E Incident and Root Cause investigations .Due to the nature of this role and the business needs, some weekend works may be required during the year.

Skills Required:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or be able to show equivalent level of education in a relevant engineering discipline.

Industry experience such as working up through the Electrical trades and/or operations will also be considered.

Minimum of 5 years' experience with the design and construction industry, with a minimum of 3 years within the financial or data center vertical markets.

Demonstrate clear understanding of data center M&E infrastructure with knowledge of relevant local, national, and international standards.

Basic understanding of data center infrastructure resiliency and design.

Recognized technical training and skills understanding all aspects of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Experience in all aspects MEP Engineering project management.

Excellent performance record in managing internal clients (either internal or external).?Strong management and leadership skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications.

Project commercial and financial acumen.

Able to articulate clearly and credibly with internal clients, data center operations managers and all staff.

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills Desired:

Data Center Operations Experience background is a plus.

Sustainability / energy efficiency project experience and ESG Compliance is a plus

Financial Services company background is a plus. AutoCAD application experience and knowledge a plus.

Experience with BMS and DCIM software platforms a plus

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