Sr. Project Manager - Data Centers

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being. 

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date. 

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

This Opportunity: 

Join our Team as a Senior Project Manager where you will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of assigned Data Center connectivity projects ensuring a high degree of Safety and Quality. You will lead and direct project teams in delivering exceptional results and providing a best-in-class experience for our clients. The position proactively develops new business opportunities and relationships with current and potential future customers.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Safety is the main fiber of our network. Follow Safe work practices that conform to the Company’s Safety program and customer site policies and procedures.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
• Establish project objectives, requirements, performance metrics and planning/execution procedures in alignment with corporate and business unit standards– ensure the timely preparation, review and implementation of project execution plans.
• Effectively lead and direct team members in the day-to-day execution and administration of assigned project(s). 
• Create a project specific schedule of values that will maintain positive cash flow and prepare/submit monthly applications for payment and progress billings.
• Manage status and timeliness of all submittal packages, RFI logs, Change Order Request Logs, etc. throughout entire life of assigned projects.
• Participates in the RFP processes, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications, and entirety of bid package.
• Reviews contracts, work orders and purchase orders to fully understand contractual requirements and provisions, and to ensure scope of work is in alignment with associated estimate and respective contract documents.
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities.
• Provide initial client interface to assess scope of work and schedule necessary to successfully complete projects.
• Work with the field operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment and workforce are available.
• Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contractual requirements.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements.
• Participates in project meetings and communicates updates and progress.
• Works with Project Engineers, Coordinators and Superintendents in preparing and submitting RFIs and change order requests.
• Monitors installation activities in conjunction with the Superintendent ensuring productivity is in alignment with the requirements of the schedule and budget and in place project work conforms with contract documents.
• Partners with QA/QC to ensure alignment with quality plan requirements.
• Manages job cost and schedules, works with customer and other craft partner teams for coordination purposes; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, and other events impacting the project.
• Attends all required meetings and serves as an ambassador for the company.
• Coordinate with others on the Project Team to facilitate the development and timely delivery of correct submittals.
• Actively participates in Client/Project interviews for new contracts and continuing business opportunities as may be required.
• Provides technical assistance and support in negotiating contracts and change orders as may be required. 
• Collaborate with and lead the team in driving innovative techniques related to value engineering, prefabrication strategies and technologies.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies: 

• The right candidate for this position will possess strong qualities, be a highly effective communicator and willing to roll up their sleeves to help the team when needed.
• Must be proficient and well-practiced in leveraging information and data in making informed decisions.
• Extensive knowledge of Safety protocols, processes and procedures.
• Deep understanding of industry specific estimating and engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify change events and implement change management best practices.
• Knowledge of various construction technology platforms, quality, and safety standards.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting principles and cost forecasting.
• Able to report and read out project information to all stakeholders as needed or required.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Disciplined, detail oriented, organized, and self-driven.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems, conflicts, and issues.
• Proficient in using a computer and business / industry applications - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura and others.
• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and principals related to cost estimating and prefabrication strategies and methods.
• Highly experienced at understanding complex and detailed, design drawings, specifications and other documents with ability to clearly identify specific scope of work and requirements. 
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a high level of motivation. Can work as part of a team or independently with minimal direct guidance. 

Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction management or engineering discipline.
• Minimum7years of experience in the construction industry in a management or leadership role. Experience overseeing, managing and leading complex, large-scale structured cabling projects is preferred.
• Extensive experience in data center cabling infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing all contracting and project delivery methods - lump sum / fixed price, cost plus, GMP, unit price / rate, design-build, time and material.
• Preferred professional certifications:
  • OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certifications must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment.
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

Supervisory Responsibility: 

This position may be assigned resources to direct on a project-by-project basis. 

Work Location and Travel:  

Onsite with willingness to commit to ≈25% travel. 

Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the responsibilities and duties executed by this position.  Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed or required. 

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.