Data Center Construction Site Project Manager

Job Summary
The Data Center Construction Site Manager manages the engineering, design and construction of new production facilities, or the modification of existing facilities. Anticipates, plans, and coordinates the ongoing and future construction requirements for our data center located in Vint Hill, VA. Responsible for preparing and managing technical, logistical, and safety requirements during pre-construction and construction phases.

Base pay range: $125,000 - $135,000 (based on relevant experience).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the bid, vendor evaluation and selection, and contract negotiation processes.
• Obtain permits and arranges for inspections.
• Responsible for developing and adhering to the construction schedule and budget.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with internal specifications and external standards and/or regulations.
• Coordinate the work of contractors/subcontractors during renovation or construction of facilities.
• Lead the development of scheme design by defining options for construction mode and methodology.
• Coordinate with local third-party vendors, in collaboration with the PM Design & Commissioning, on the development of general schematics and layouts for electrical distribution, cooling distribution, network structured cabling, and fit-out.
• Collaborate with PM Design & Commissioning to define the procurement strategy and implement tender processes with the support of the procurement department.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly status reports for each phase of construction.
• Responsible for the daily management of vendors, adherence to OVHcloud quality requirements, and compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Supervise, optimize, and manage material/equipment site reception and storage.
• Ensure any site design amendments are completed accordingly.
• Responsible for construction site project quality control and ensuring any technical non-conformities are properly resolved.

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in construction site management.
• Electrical certification(s) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent applicable experience.
• Multi-technical construction site experience is required.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: structural, mechanical, cooling, electrical, or BMS.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify key internal and external stakeholders, coordinate project plans, and drive successful completion of construction requirements.

Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
Hands-on interaction with mechanical and electrical equipment is required, where safety guidelines must be strictly adhered to while working with such equipment.

Company Description – About OVHcloud
OVHcloud US is a subsidiary of OVHcloud, a global cloud provider that specializes in delivering industry-leading performance and cost-effective solutions to better manage, secure, and scale data. OVHcloud US delivers bare metal servers, hosted private cloud, hybrid and public cloud solutions. OVHcloud manages 43 data centers across 12 sites on four continents, manufacturing its own servers, building its own data centers and deploying its own fiber-optic global network to achieve maximum efficiency. Through the OVHcloud spirit of challenging the status quo, the company brings freedom, security and innovation to solve data challenges – today and tomorrow. With a 25-year heritage, OVHcloud is committed to developing responsible technology and strives to be the driving force behind the next cloud evolution. .

EEO Statement
OVHcloud is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.