The Data Center Infrastructure Construction team at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art data center facilities at scale and at pace. This team comprises experienced project managers, commissioning experts, and construction specialists who work collaboratively to ensure the successful execution of complex data center construction projects. They bring a wealth of expertise in project management, technical design, and on-site construction, ensuring that our data centers meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. By staying ahead of industry trends and incorporating innovative technologies, this team plays a crucial role in supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's data needs and driving our growth and success.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Data Center Construction to oversee the construction of data centers performed by colocation providers. This role is critical in ensuring that projects are managed effectively to meet schedule, quality, and design requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- This role will focus on the base building and MEP infrastructure portions of the project as well as high density liquid cooling tenant fit outs
- Project Oversight: Lead and manage the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Risk Evaluation: analyze projects independently to evaluate the risk profiles associated with timely delivery, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation and inform the business of associated potential impacts.
- Tenant Fit Out Integration: Work closely throughout design, construction, and commissioning to fully coordinate and integrate the detailed scope of tenant fit out projects
- Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
- Design Coordination: Collaborate with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
- Provide ongoing colocation Provider evaluation input for continuous improvement
- Regular project visits to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on a regular basis.
Required Skills
- Heavy knowledge of base building data center construction- civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing.
- Project management for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strategic Planning: Expertise in developing and implementing long-term strategies and establishing program-level requirements for construction projects.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainability.
- Project Management: Proven expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.
- Budget Management: Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs.
- Vendor Management: Extensive experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies to ensure compliance in all construction activities.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and clear project updates.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management, with a focus on data center or colocation infrastructure either for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Ideally an onsite role in Abilene, TX or have the ability to travel.
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - M3