Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager - Santa Teresa, NM

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager to oversee the onsite 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.

Our team of project managers, commissioning experts, and construction specialists collaborates to deliver state‑of‑the‑art data center facilities at scale and pace. With expertise in project management, technical design, and on‑site construction, we ensure our data centers meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability while incorporating innovative technologies that support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s data needs.

• Project Oversight: provide an onsite presence for the onsite construction of major 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 and validate schedules by comparing to field progress.
• Risk Evaluation: analyze projects to evaluate risk profiles associated with timely delivery, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and inform the business of potential impacts.
• Tenant Fit‑Out Integration: work closely throughout design, construction, and commissioning to fully coordinate and integrate the separate scope of tenant fit‑out projects with the DCIB teams.
• 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 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.
• Continuous Improvement: provide ongoing colocation provider evaluation input for continuous improvement.
• Onsite Presence: maintain a physical onsite presence between 50‑100% of the time, depending on the demands of the project (projects may be international).

• Building Construction Knowledge: strong knowledge of base building data center construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing.
• Startup and commissioning expertise: manage startup and commissioning phases of data center projects.
• Problem‑Solving: strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Technical Knowledge: understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements with a focus on cutting‑edge technologies and sustainability.
• Project Management: proven expertise in managing data center construction projects, ensuring timely and within‑budget delivery.
• Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead under pressure, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of construction and design professionals.
• Budget Management: proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets.
• Financial Review: extensive experience with invoice review, approvals, and change‑order management.
• Risk Management:
  
  ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Vendor Management: experience selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Regulatory Compliance: in‑depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Full‑time onsite position in Santa Teresa, NM.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in…