Data Center Construction Owners Rep PM

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

WE ARE OnQGlobal and we hire GREAT PEOPLE who do GREAT WORK for GREAT CLIENTS!

OUR TEAM members are consummate professionals who are well respected by our Fortune 100 clients in the semiconductor/cleanroom, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center industries. OUR MISSION is to DO the very best for our clients and customers with integrity, professionalism, and altruism allowing them to BE the very best in their business GLOBALLY. In order to make the future happen and inspire others to do the same, we need the most talented Owner’s Rep Project Managers with a proven track record. Are you one of them? If so, we want to talk to you!

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration? Our dedicated team believes in honesty, integrity, performance, partnership, and trust, ensuring long-lasting customer and employee relationships built on solid principles. By upholding the highest standards of quality and performance, we aim to achieve total customer satisfaction in the various markets we serve.

ABOUT THE ROLE The Owner’s Rep (OR) Construction Project Manager will act on behalf of Owner to become a virtual extension of the Owner’s Project Team and will establish an immediate and close relationship with Owner to gain a complete understanding of the Owner’s Project requirements, goals, constraints, and general business objectives. The OR will bring “best practice” and innovative experience, comply with the Owners’ standards for quality, optimal cost and on-time delivery to this Project. The OR will act as an extension of Owner’s organization to assist in maintaining project-level schedule and cost controls and reporting in line with the Owner’s requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES The Data Center On-Site Construction Project Manager” manages local on-site implementation of client’s program involving upgrade/retrofit projects and helps administer this site-based role managing Moves, Adds, Retrofits, Changes & Utility Systems and miscellaneous MEP Infrastructure works for the entire site. All works are performed in the context of a being an Owners Representative.

On-Site Project Administration

• Manage the upgrades/retrofit construction project program process administration across the data center portfolio. Focus is on ability to manage multiple project at one time over multiple locations globally.
• Work upfront to forecast program budget, cash flow and commitment and get approval on spend working with the client’s Cost Control team
• Update quarterly forecast, budget spend status and get management approval on funding requests
• Drive improvement in the upgrade/retrofit program processes and documentation/ workflow through stakeholder feedback and/or based on measurement of important metrics

Data Center MEP Infrastructure Upgrade/Retrofit Program ManagementA. Pre-construction / Design / Planning

• Work with Contractor(s) / A&E design team to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs
• Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
• Support Contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
• Coordinate Design Team activities
• Manage the A&E to the contract deliverables
• Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents
• Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort
• Produce Cash flow projections on a monthly or quarterly basis as required

Construction

• Manage General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors by working through onsite Construction Management team
• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis - At program level
• Coordinate Value Engineering
• Oversee Budget Management and Tracking
• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
• Oversee document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc) process is in place
• Oversee QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps
• Oversee tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced
• Oversee coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants
• Provide periodic review of safe construction practices by GC and vendors and timely report on deviations from site specific safety plan

Project Close Out / Fit-Up

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with Document Control team, setting timelines and responsibilities
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Manage punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Business Administration, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a PM role
• GC experience preferred / solid construction background
• Mission-critical (data center specific) experience
• Local to the site (within 150 miles)
• Cross-functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment.
• 100% dedicated to the project and client!

Recommended experience:

• Technical Project Management or Coordination
• Mission critical or Industrial facilities upgrades and retrofits project management
• Standard business applications and tools
• Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Drawings, Hangouts, etc.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Scheduling application: Primavera P6, P3 is an advantage!

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? If your career path isn't on track, get it OnQ. Grow your career with a global team dedicated to large-scale, complex project success. We take pride in providing a collaborative, accountable, customer-focused, fast-paced, and fun culture!OnQGlobal offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 100% Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage for OnQ Employees
• 50% Dependent Coverage for Medical
• Company Provided Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan
• PTO
• Referral Bonus up to $3,000 per referral
• Health & Wellness Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience focused on telecommunications, low-voltage and fiber-optics construction experience, preferably in hyperscale mission critical environments (data center, semiconductor, industrial, etc).
• Construction project/program management experience with fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom/security, preferably in the data center environment
• Experience reviewing construction documents for technical accuracy and feasibility
• Demonstrated ability to work with and lead internal/external cross-functional and partner teams to develop scope, project plan, budgets, and schedules
• Demonstrated experience in delivering large-scale projects on-time, on/under budget, with a clear emphasis on safety and quality
• Experience managing vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast track design build processes and associated documents and contracts.
• Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives on schedule within budget.
• Experience in developing requests for proposal (RFPs), scheduling projects, cost engineering, budgeting and forecasting costs, reporting project status and costs, procurement and in negotiating with contractors and vendors.
• RCDD preferred but not required

Work Location/Travel Expectations

Primarily on-site at construction projects, with some office work for reporting and documentation.

Travel may be required depending on project locations

Benefits

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Business Administration, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a PM role
• GC experience preferred / solid construction background
• Mission-critical (data center specific) experience
• Local to the site (within 50 miles)
• Formal Project Management methods / best practices
• Cross-functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment.
• 100% dedicated to the project and client!

Recommended experience:

• Technical Project Management or Coordination
• Mission critical or Industrial facilities upgrades and retrofits project management
• Standard business applications and tools
• Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Drawings, Hangouts, etc.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Scheduling application: Primavera P6, P3 is an advantage!

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?If your career path isn't on track, get it OnQ. Grow your career with a global team dedicated to large-scale, complex project success. We take pride in providing a collaborative, accountable, customer-focused, fast-paced, and fun culture!OnQGlobal offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 100% Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage for OnQ Employees
• 50% Dependent Coverage for Medical
• Company Provided Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Referral Bonus up to $5,000 per referral
• Health & Wellness Benefit

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. OnQ does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to OnQ please contact our talent acquisition team who will advise you on the process. Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

EEO Statement: OnQCx is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. OnQ does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to OnQ please contact our talent acquisition team who will advise you on the process.