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Oracle Director Colocation Infrastructure Construction Delivery-Abilene, TX in Abilene, Texas
Job Description
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 Director Colocation Infrastructure Construction Delivery to lead a team overseeing 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.
NOTE: This position located in Abilene, TX and one must live in the area no more than one month after starting the position. Travel maybe required. Relocation assistance is available. Full-time with full Oracle Benefits.
Career Level - M4
Responsibilities
This role’s team will focus on the base building and MEP infrastructure portions of the project. They will be required to coordinate with the DCIB teams that are executing the tenant fit out data hall white space projects separately.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term standards and strategies for data center colocation construction projects delivery certainty at a large scale campus.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Project Oversight: Lead and manage the construction oversight efforts of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Contract Management: Review and understand complex data center leases and contracts. Verify management of projects in compliance with active contracts.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary leadership point of contact between the company and colocation providers. Ensure clear and effective communication between all internal and external stakeholders.
Schedule Management: Implement schedule review procedures to find opportunities, uncover risks and develop a high level of confidence in project delivery.
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. Escalation risks appropriately across organizations.
Risk Management: Develop, implement and track mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Reporting: Ensure processes are in place to provide timely, accurate, detailed internal reports for executive level consumption.
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 leading these efforts.
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.
Full-time, onsite presence in Abilene: to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on a regular basis.
Innovation and Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance data center performance and sustainability.
Attend meetings held in various time zones to support live engagement and support of international projects.
Required Skills Include :
Proven project leadership experience in overseeing teams managing complex campus projects.
Heavy knowledge of base building data center construction- civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing. Additionally, one must bring strong skills in the following areas:
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to lead teams through complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Planning: Strong skills in developing and implementing long-term strategies and establishing program level requirements.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of data center campus design, construction, and operational requirements.
Project Management: Expertise in managing large-scale data center campus construction projects from inception to completion.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team of professionals.
Budget Management: Proficiency in creating and managing project budgets while tracking against business case models.
Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Vendor Management: Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors and contractors.
Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
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.
Role is a full-time onsite position in Abilene, TX and one must live in the area
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.
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: $139,400 to $291,800 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.
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