Provides strategic oversight and leadership for the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Directs and mentors construction project teams, ensuring the alignment of all projects with the overall strategic vision of the organization. Strategizes and directs the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers. Provides executive oversight of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards. Directs high-level site walks and leads the strategic startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. Addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and informs the board of associated potential impacts. Provides executive oversight as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers. Directs the strategic selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance and construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications. Directs the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.
- Locations
- United States