Job Description

Responsible for Data Center construction management and administration of all projects assigned to him/her in the region beginning with the initial project due diligence for all construction related government approvals, project engineering, project design and construction of each project phase concluding at completion of tenant improvements and transition to the asset management group. Position requires majority of time to be spent in the field at the project(s) with a focus on leadership and the oversight of the construction process.

Construction/Entitlements

Responsibilities include managing the permitting process, managing the architect, engineers and required consultants for project permitting, coordination of utilities, selecting contractors and required construction consultants, construction plan management, providing budgeting on construction related costs, oversight of tenant improvements, project close-out and transition to the property management group or buyer.

• Oversee all elements of construction related matters through the full cycle of data center construction projects, from site selection and initial due diligence through design, permitting, ground-up construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Estimate and establish budgets for project design and construction.
• Assist team on technical and construction related aspects of Power Procurement
• Working with Goodman’s Contract Administration team, engage and issue contracts to design professionals, consultants, coordinators, and contractors, using approved contract forms for the work.
• Ensure all work is performed per the requirements of the contract and deliverables are complete.
• Negotiate change orders to the work and ensure costs are competitive and required for the work.
• Prepare cash flows and maintain job cost accounting and prepare monthly reports
• Create a written project program and schedule for all phases of the work and weekly reporting of activity.
• Review and approve applications for payment by design professionals, consultants, coordinators and contractors insuring conformance with contracts and company policies.
• File applications and work directly with the governmental agencies for all necessary project approvals and permits, including post permitting monitoring and reporting.
• Meet with Governmental staff and decision makers developing working relationships and facilitate an open exchange of information, requirements and objectives.
• Coordinate with the marketing team for project specifications, alternates, options, extras.
• Ensure project components are compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and all work is performed safely and within legal requirements.
• Advice team and manage construction coordination of any data center equipment procurement
• Work with both internal and external stake holders and vendors to establish and implement commissioning process for turnover of phased or fully completed projects.
• Seek cost savings through innovation and alternate means and methods for all work.
• Provide cost inputs for potential projects going forward.
• Be a role model of safety for all onsite scope for both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Assist as necessary on potential projects due diligence with the Regional Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is strongly preferred.
• Must have minimum of eight (8) years of construction, and real estate development experience with minimum of four (4) years in data center, mission critical projects and management positions.
• Demonstrated experience managing the construction of substations, switching centers, and other high-voltage electrical infrastructure for data centers or similar mission-critical facilities.
• Must be knowledgeable in all phases of building and land design and construction including:
• Understanding of architectural & engineering processes and prerequisites for both
• Understanding the governmental process and all steps necessary for compliance
• Reviewing soils reports, phase I reports and cost studies
• Understanding of commissioning and testing processes related to Mission-Critical related equipment and projects
• Preparing project costs estimates and municipal fee estimates
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine the quality of project to be built as compared to the quality described in the offering
• Must be experienced and be proficient in public speaking. Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus
• Must have experience in facilitating and negotiating legal contracts, change orders and other necessary documents.
• Must have strong cost analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have strong abilities with Microsoft computer software (including Project, Excel, and Bluebeam); and Yardi.
• Must understand basic business and contract law concepts.
• Experience in remediation and development of brownfield sites preferred.
• Must have thorough understanding of building and construction concepts as well as Mission-Critical construction trends.
• Must have thorough understanding and experience of Mission-Critical MEP Systems including electrical topologies, cooling strategies, security and BMS requirements, fire-suppression requirements.
• Must have thorough understanding of equipment requirements for Mission-Critical Facilities, including different delivery and implementation delivery methods i.e. OFCI / CFCI, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable on installation of monitoring and security systems for Mission Critical facilities
• Demonstrated experience in phased turnovers and ability to manage tenant improvements in occupied buildings.
• Through leadership and team building establish relationships with the general contractors, engineers, consultants, governmental and utility for the benefit of the success of the project.
• Must have project management, scheduling, and budgeting experience.
• Must be able to set priorities, create work plans, coordinate resources and reschedule priorities.
• Safety certifications are a plus – (OSHA 10, OSHA 30)
• Implement sustainable construction practices to assist Goodman in achieving Sustainability Requirements
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence the actions or opinions of others through reasoning, argument and entreaty.

About Goodman

Goodman is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centers in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy.

We’re a collaborative team with a shared vision to make the world a better place for our customers, our investors, our people, and the communities we operate in. We value innovation, integrity, determination, and sustainability, and our purpose is simple: to make space for greatness in everything we do.

Goodman encourages innovation at every level. We seek individuals who are eager to challenge conventional thinking, drive change, and develop new ideas that contribute to a sustainable and successful business. Your creativity and forward-thinking approach can make a tangible difference today and long into the future.

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