Construction Manager

NTT Global Data Centers • Mesa, AZ

6d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Your role at a glance The Construction Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing the implementation of the safety, quality, schedule, cost, commissioning, design, the pre-construction plan, procurement, contracting and construction activities on a given site. This role is specifically focused on larger sites where complexity or long-term construction activity warrants dedicated leadership for successful delivery of new Major Capital projects, including project oversight, direction, and strategy over multiple $100+ Million data center construction projects, particularly relating to safety, schedule, scope, budget, and quality.

Requirements

• Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Construction Management, and Data Centers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in dealing with Owners, Architects, Contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of prime contracts including lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc. Specifically including EVM methods and payment systems.
• Extensive knowledge of P6 Critical path scheduling systems, overall project cost control, budgeting, and value engineering as applied to buildings and systems used in Data Center project delivery.
• Familiarity of all aspects of Development design and Construction- to include site work, core, and shell, mechanical and electrical, utilities, finishes, etc.
• Ability to work in an international team environment and interact with all levels of management, including C-Suite reviews.
• Strong executive presence – able to convey complex and technical concepts to a non-construction audience.
• Must be very organized, analytical, and structured with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge of critical facilities, civil/structural, building envelope, BMS, mechanical systems and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability and expertise in Primavera, MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle cost management, Unifier, Concorde, and SharePoint.
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent education and/or relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of ten years of work experience in construction management which includes, 5+ years’ experience in leading quality control & quality assurance (QA/QC) programs and CX programs for data centers or mission critical construction projects.
• Proven experience in contract change management, progress billing management and financial controls at project close out.
• Mechanical and Electrical systems quality and commissioning leadership in construction of Mission Critical Facilities
• Mission critical, infrastructure, and/or data center construction experience
• Multi-project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical or infrastructure preferred
• Primarily walking, standing, and bending on project site.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ascend / Descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
• Position self in small spaces.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.
• Working at assigned project sites physically present with the on-site construction teams on a routine basis.
• Work locations currently include Hillsboro, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; Ashburn, Virginia; Phoenix, Arizona.
• Remote consideration may be given to exceptionally qualified candidates on interim basis.
• Periodic travel to secondary sites main offices or team meeting sites will be required.
• 10% travel to headquarters.
• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain site health, safety, and security controls in accordance with corporate objectives.
• Manage individual and multiple construction projects on a campus(es) to establish and maintain project and program budgets, schedules, risk identification/management and reports.
• Create and communicate updates for current status including plan, actual, variance, risk, and mitigation measures.
• Provide Data-driven action plans for executive decision making to manage and effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making.
• Use project schedule and budget to develop and implement resource loaded workplans, Cash Flow projections and Earned Value Management targets for each project.
• Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates.
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership.
• Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings/underruns early.
• Partner with the General Contractor, Vendors, and Internal Cross Functional Partners to build a culture of collaboration.
• Coordinate needs and asks with the Procurement/Sourcing group(s) to support the needs of the Project.
• Support strategy, finance, and pre-construction teams to develop reliable project goals for due diligence, site master planning, and project definition, schedule, capital project budgets and Constructions ROMs.
• Lead internal cost managers to complete proposal and bid evaluations, complete owner award authorizations, and manage final approval within NTT Global Data Centers Americas.
• Support the Site Construction Project Manager with the campus-wide book of work including contractor, designer, and vendor management.
• Develop/monitor quality program metrics to evaluate the project’s performance.
• Analyze said metrics to understand the root cause of any disconcerting trends and then work with the applicable parties to correct those items.
• Contribute to building a high performing team by mentoring and developing the on-site partner construction QA/QC team.
• Manage the on-site QA/QC inspection process to drive closure of punch-list items and an expeditious turnover to Operations.
• Examine all submittals (in particular MEP submittals) for quality assurance and provide comments to ensure all documents are compliant.
• Develop, review, and approve, if required, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 related to product and process quality such as Construction Quality Procedures (CQPs) and checklists, technical deliverables, and test procedures and plans.
• Recommend and verify effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions for project non-conformances and quality issues, in coordination with project and quality management, design, engineering, construction and other functional disciplines.
• Develop and implement project level scope, sourcing and contracting for, construction, commissioning services, to include review of the commissioning agent’s Level 4 and 5 commissioning scripts and provide feedback.
• Review of Turnover Documentation Package for completeness and accuracy to support transition of completed projects to operations and Client Services implementation teams.
• Provide onsite technical Construction SME support, ROJ dates, visual inspection and/or observation for construction quality control of OFCI and CFCI equipment and Supply chain management.
• Attend required construction meetings such as the weekly project and monthly global QA/QC meeting, MEP/OAC weekly meetings, and daily start-up and commissioning meetings.
• Manage warranty and tenant improvement work in the live environment when/as necessary.
• Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviors and communications.
• Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies.

Benefits

• NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location.
• Hourly base salary for this position is $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance to local state and federal ‘Wage and Hour’ requirements.
• All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level