Product Manager

Position Overview

The Product Manager’s role is to provide management of all projects, with a focus on data center infrastructure projects. The Product Manager directs all phases of projects from inception through completion and serves as the customer advocate to ensure on-time delivery within budgets. The Product Manager plays a proactive role in problem identification and resolution by highlighting these areas and assisting other departments in solving issues which affect project performance.

• Aid the Proposal Department in developing solutions and pricing opportunities.
• Provide guidance to Sales and Proposal in fine‑tuning of the project scope and pre‑award budgets.
• Develop requirements, division of responsibilities, and other key project definition submittals with the Customer.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with the Customer.

• At the time of project order (and subsequent project kick‑off meeting) the Project Manager assumes full Customer interface for engineering, delivery, and manufacturing issues.
• The Project Manager will also be utilized in the contract pre‑award stage to ensure clear definitions of project scope of work, schedule, and appropriate budget control.

• Primary focal point for project written and verbal communication between TAS and the customer.
• Work closely with the Master Scheduler in determining the project cradle‑to‑grave schedule. Track project progress using measurement techniques such as earned value.
• Interact with suppliers on all scope, commercial, and schedule issues.
• Responsible for orchestrating the internal resources needed for project execution (i.e. Materials Management, Document Control, QA/QC, Fabrication, Engineering, and After Market).
• Responsible for preparation of scope related documents such as a Master Document Lists, Divisions of Responsibility, and project requirements.
• Conduct periodic project budget reviews and prepare ETCs/EACs.

• Coordinate with the designated Project Engineer equipment selections, and address any ongoing production issues, purchasing, and production control, etc.
• Fields all inquiries from the Customer and the Customer’s main EPC contractor and subcontractors (where applicable). Ensure all project deliverables are submitted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate all payment issues, maximizing cash flow positions. Protect against scope creep, and solicit/prepare project changes order requests.

• Coordinate with the Service Department in the start‑up, commissioning, and training portions of the project.
• Expedite project closeout and release of retainage.
• Implement a warranty kick‑off meeting with the Aftermarket Department.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.

• Sound knowledge of business management principles, practices and procedures and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to develop solutions to technical and commercial issues, set priorities and work independently.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in managing project scope related to data center construction projects including developing project management plans, schedules, staffing plans, budgets (ETC/EACs), identifying and managing risks, ensuring project quality, and managing customers, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Strong crossover skills in the areas of HVAC principles, civil/structural/mechanical design, power wiring, and controls architecture, and modular system design and manufacturing.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and database usage.
• Familiarity with ANSI, ASME, API, and OSHA Standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year engineering program.
• P.C. or PE, or PMP license/certification would be a plus.

• 5+ years of data center project experience.
• 5+ years of experience with internet technology companies is a plus.
• 10+ years of construction management.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Management with significant level of…