Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Abilene, TX, USA Full-time Company Description Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide! The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations. At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers. Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans Battle-Tested Leadership Experience 100% Data Center Focused Owner-Operator Mindset Job Description The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. T5 excels at building large scale data center projects for company operational use and also partnering with Fortune 500 companies for customized projects. T5 Data Centers is hiring a Sr Project Manager to lead large-scale construction efforts on behalf of a hyperscale client. In this position, you’ll serve as the Owner’s Representative, overseeing end-to-end project delivery across a mission-critical campus in a remote Texas location. RESPONSIBILITIES Interface with the owner to ensure critical infrastructure integrity Provide oversight across the delivery of ground-up data center builds and infrastructure upgrades in a design build environment, ensuring alignment with project delivery schedules and stakeholder expectations and full accountability for T5 scope, schedule, quality, and budget. Act as the primary onsite representative for the owner, ensuring consistent alignment between field execution and client expectations. Coordinate across disciplines (design, construction, commissioning, controls, networking, security, etc.) to ensure seamless project integration and handoff to operations. Oversight of engineering firms & general contractors throughout all project phases, including mobilization, execution, punch list, and turnover. Monitor change orders with stakeholders and monitor resolutions to prevent delays and mitigate financial risk. Monitor construction progress and prepare regular executive level updates on key metrics, schedule forecasts, constraints/issues, risks, etc. for internal and client stakeholders. Collaborate with the T5 Commissioning Lead on commissioning and integrated testing efforts that will verify system performance prior to handoff. Deliver constructability input on electrical and mechanical designs for the assigned campus to ensure cost effective, buildable solutions. Contribute to initiatives that improve construction processes, safety practices, and overall efficiency across T5’s growing data center portfolio. Apply working knowledge of data center systems including switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, fire safety systems, and integrated controls/security infrastructure. Weekly executive level reporting to leadership on project status and constraints. Coach and mentor direct report(s). Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Strong working knowledge of data center electrical systems, data center infrastructure, water infrastructure, and site planning. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required 2 7+ years Project Management experience, required Mission Critical Construction industry experience, required Data Center experience, required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES Individual must be driven, hardworking and dedicated, required Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, required An energetic self-starter with a “can do/whatever it takes” attitude who can perform under pressure, work successfully on tight deadlines and identify and resolve problems as they arise, required Ability to read and comprehend design drawing packages. Leadership, Risk management, stakeholder coordination and collaboration, project controls, problem solving, construction planning skills required. Must be proficient in: Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and CAD/Visio, BlueBeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Procore Ability to support a rotation work schedule Additional Information BENEFITS Per Diem if traveling Bonus eligible Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match PTO and Paid Holidays PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, handle, feel, and type with both hands and arms Ability to smell, talk and hear Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color Ability to lift equipment in small spaces without mechanical assistance, weighing up to 100 pounds Ability to work inside and outside All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.