What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Project Manager position at Team LINX?
Job Summary:
The Data Center Project Manager is responsible for managing the appropriate resources required to meet client expectations to deliver a fully functional data center project on budget and on time. You will oversee the installation and troubleshooting of the Data Center build out of all Servers, Switches and Routers, (i.e., Racking and Stacking).
About LINX:
Join a team that connects people through technology. We specialize in the design, installation and support of commercial network cabling, multimedia, security, and wireless systems – connecting people to information, support and their communities in the digital age. LINX was founded in 2003 by a group of industry professionals committed to building the type of company they wanted to work for.
At LINX, we build careers, invest in the continued education of our employees, and strive to create a team environment despite company growth. We are headquartered in Denver, CO with regional offices in Washington, Utah, and Texas with offices coming in Atlanta, Cheyenne and Des Moines. With the growth in AI, remote work and technology, these industries are booming, and we anticipate an estimated 20% annual growth with at least that amount of growth in job opportunities in the next fiscal year. Invest in your future with LINX.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the installation and troubleshooting of the Data Center build out of all Servers, Switches and Routers, (i.e Racking and Stacking)
- Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule, and budget in relation to the Day 2 deployment and technical fit-out scope and packages.
- Follow and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures within the data center. Immediately report any safety or security issues or concerns.
- Recognize and plan accordingly for potential events and issues within the data center (e.g., customer lockdown).
- Identify, coordinate, manage expectations, and offer alternatives while creating and reviewing schedules and timelines within the data center.
- Manage relationships with customers and other trades to ensure that all expectations are clarified, understood, documented, and met.
- Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions in line with evolving Day 2 deployment program specification requirements.
- Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget in relation to the Day 2 deployment scope and packages as required.
- Conduct project kick off meetings with Sales, Design and Engineering to gain overall project vision and define project schedule.
- Schedule and conduct project walk-through with appropriate employees, subcontractors, general contractors, and clients.
- Conduct client interview to gather information for the Project Site and introduce members of the LINX Team
- Manage project budget (labor hours, materials, and equipment costs).
- Ensure all equipment and materials are ordered, received, and staged prior to the start of the project. Coordinate ordering through the LINX procurement team.
- Track key project milestones and adjust project plans and/or resources to meet client needs and requirements
- Manage change order requests from the client. Coordinate with the appropriate sales resources for pricing and client acceptance as required.
- Maintain project documents throughout the project.
- Coordinate Installation Technicians, Engineering and Programming resources with other Project Managers and Operations Manager
- Communicate project status with Operations Manager on a weekly basis
- Provide assistance to installation technicians as necessary to complete the project
- Initiate and maintain LINX Field Directive documents
- Daily and Weekly maintenance of Project Task and Punch List with Project Foreman.
- Creation and delivery of Customer Closeout to the Client including warranty terms and start/end date
- Perform a post close-out project review and lessons learned.
Minimum Requirements
- 5 years’ experience as a project manager in a leadership role (including training) or labor-management experience, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
- 3 years’ experience with project budgets up to $500,000 in size
- 3 years’ experience working in a data center environment
- Knowledge of data center safety requirements
- Knowledge of construction technology, electronics integration, scheduling, equipment and methods preferred.
- Can be a combination of training, education and relevant work experience that is equivalent.
- Microsoft skills required (proficient with Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Experience
- Four-year college degree (not required)
- RCDD BICSI certification (not required)
- DCDC BICSI certification (not required)
- PMP certification (not required)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Self-directed individual.
- Ability to develop timeline necessary for installation activities and product delivery.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and customers at various stages of the project life cycle.
- Assure that all time and resources are budgeted properly for maximum return on investment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write project schedules, reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers and customers.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Pay Rate:
$90,000 - $110,000 / year
TEAMLINX offers great benefits including:
- 401K with 50% employer match up to first 4%
- Insurance options including Medical plans with Flexible Spending and/or Health Savings Accounts, Disability, Dental and Vision
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) combining sick pay and vacation days
- Career growth opportunities
Posting Deadline:
March 31, 2025
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and encourage minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
