Project Manager - Middletown, United States - KCM Group

Description

Job summary:

As a Data Center Owner Project Manager you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems renovating Data Centers.

Our data centers are industry-leading examples of energy efficient, cost-effective designs.

You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to renovate Data Centers that directly support our client.

As our Data Center Owner Project Manager, you will renovate some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world.

You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction trades, as the client's owner's representative and be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.

Key job responsibilities Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases. Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. Create construction project scope and request for proposals. Financial analysis of construction. Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.

Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.

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. Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center. Travel to construction job sites across Connecticut supporting the renovations and new product delivery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 10+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree.

10+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants.

10+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.

10+ years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers. Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems. Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants. Possess clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions.


Value engineering:

proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods).

Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines. Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance, and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation. Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms. Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA. Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects. Experience with power management and power monitoring systems. Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

KCM is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

KCM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Pay:
$110, $130,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Employee stock ownership plan

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Middletown, CT 06457: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Middletown, CT 06457