Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Data Center White Space Fit Out - Project Manager Sterling, VA
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170
Data Center White Space Fit Out - Project Manager
Sterling, VAJoin the Team!Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent; we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills, and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged, and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry, and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.Position OverviewAlign seeks a self-motivated candidate to be part of our growing team in Sterling, VA supporting data center clients. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity in one of the top markets in data centers to help fit out white space for data center REITs, colocation providers, and end users.This is an opportunity to be involved in all facets of the white space fit out including physical infrastructure, structured cabling, power distribution, space planning, and HVAC. This will include a primary focus on working as a project manager in a billable, professional services (consulting) capacity.The position will be focused on working on projects in the Northern VA / DC area, but this person should be available to travel to work on projects as needed. Although there is a lot of local work and opportunity, as we continue to expand, there may be times when Project Managers are required to travel approximately 50%-70%. Most overnight travel will be within the Eastern half of the USA. Travel reimbursement will be provided.This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.Key Qualifications3 to 7 years of relevant data center facilities design and build project management experience.Ability to manage client expectations and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project regarding scope, budget, billing, schedules, and timeframes.Possess hands-on experience with data center design and deployment best practices - including a strong understanding of power distribution and/or structured cable design in the data center.Prior, recent experience successfully managing mid-size data center build-outs/fit outs in colocation facilities is preferred.Preferred QualificationsStrong understanding of design drawings including plans, sections, and elevations.Relationships with local vendors or data center REITs.Ability to estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.Knowledge in bid documents and contractor bid leveling.RCDD, BICSI DCDC, CDCDP, or PMP or related Data Center Facilities Design certifications are a plus.ResponsibilitiesProject manage data center fit out projects and work with data center design subject matter experts on our team to provide on-site support for data center design and build projects from inception to final handover.Work with the team to estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.Help develop RFI (Requests for Information) and RFP (Requests for Proposals) documents required for bid leveling, overseeing comparison and analysis processes.Develop budgets and project plans during the analysis and design phase of the project.Be an onsite PM to counsel clients and oversee subcontractors while ensuring project deliverables and client expectations are met.Manage client expectations and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project regarding scope, budget, billing, schedules, and timeframes.Oversee and approve all expenses related to the project.Exhibit leadership characteristics: strong communication skills, full understanding of project requirements, good decision-making, and drive to exceed client expectations.
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Sterling, VAJoin the Team!Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent; we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills, and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged, and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry, and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.Position OverviewAlign seeks a self-motivated candidate to be part of our growing team in Sterling, VA supporting data center clients. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity in one of the top markets in data centers to help fit out white space for data center REITs, colocation providers, and end users.This is an opportunity to be involved in all facets of the white space fit out including physical infrastructure, structured cabling, power distribution, space planning, and HVAC. This will include a primary focus on working as a project manager in a billable, professional services (consulting) capacity.The position will be focused on working on projects in the Northern VA / DC area, but this person should be available to travel to work on projects as needed. Although there is a lot of local work and opportunity, as we continue to expand, there may be times when Project Managers are required to travel approximately 50%-70%. Most overnight travel will be within the Eastern half of the USA. Travel reimbursement will be provided.This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a competitive salary, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.Key Qualifications3 to 7 years of relevant data center facilities design and build project management experience.Ability to manage client expectations and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project regarding scope, budget, billing, schedules, and timeframes.Possess hands-on experience with data center design and deployment best practices - including a strong understanding of power distribution and/or structured cable design in the data center.Prior, recent experience successfully managing mid-size data center build-outs/fit outs in colocation facilities is preferred.Preferred QualificationsStrong understanding of design drawings including plans, sections, and elevations.Relationships with local vendors or data center REITs.Ability to estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.Knowledge in bid documents and contractor bid leveling.RCDD, BICSI DCDC, CDCDP, or PMP or related Data Center Facilities Design certifications are a plus.ResponsibilitiesProject manage data center fit out projects and work with data center design subject matter experts on our team to provide on-site support for data center design and build projects from inception to final handover.Work with the team to estimate projects and create sales proposals for new business opportunities with assistance from the corporate office and solution leads.Help develop RFI (Requests for Information) and RFP (Requests for Proposals) documents required for bid leveling, overseeing comparison and analysis processes.Develop budgets and project plans during the analysis and design phase of the project.Be an onsite PM to counsel clients and oversee subcontractors while ensuring project deliverables and client expectations are met.Manage client expectations and maintain status documents for client projects throughout the project regarding scope, budget, billing, schedules, and timeframes.Oversee and approve all expenses related to the project.Exhibit leadership characteristics: strong communication skills, full understanding of project requirements, good decision-making, and drive to exceed client expectations.
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