Job Information
Actalent Program Manager Tech 2 in Phoenix, Arizona
HYBRID Contract Job Opportunity based in Phoenix, AZ
Pay: $50 Hourly MAX
Job Description:
Specific Job Task - Datacenter Power Infrastructure Project Manager will manage the engineering scope schedule and budget for greenfield brownfield and retrofit engineering / design projects. This position will manage internal and external resources for the delivery of the Datacenter power infrastructure to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter capacity roadmap.
Roles and Responsibilities - The Datacenter Utility Power Infrastructure Project Manager will be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of Microsofts industry-leading datacenter power infrastructure including the development of new technology and advanced concepts from pre-programming through design development construction and the turnover to Operations. This role will provide infrastructure coordination management and overall leadership for our datacenter power infrastructure. To be successful in this role the candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent complete distribution substation and transmission projects supporting datacenter solutions aligned with the scopes schedules and budgets of the projects. The Design Manager will engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering.
Skills and Qualifications - Successful candidates will manage multiple utility provider teams of engineers and designers to deliver multiple projects aligned with the defined scope schedule and budget. The candidate must have excellent project management communication organization and leadership skills. Candidates must possess a high level of proficiency in transmission and substation design and construction. The candidates must also be able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast- paced environment and do so with an even temperament. The candidate must be a person of integrity be methodical detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field or 10 years experience in substation design and/or delivery
Electrical Engineer / Professional Engineer is a plus
Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments.
Experience Required
Minimum of 10 years experience in consulting engineering or construction of substations
And/or minimum of 5 years experience as lead engineer design manager or project manager of transmission or substation projects
And/or minimum of 5 years experience with datacenter engineering or construction
Resources Required
MS Operating System version 10 or higher
MS Office Suite
MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Project
GIS Maps
Detailed Deliverables
SCOPE MANAGEMENT
Project Manager identified above to serve as Single Point of Contact for Utility Service Provider responsible for all utility scope i.e. transmission distribution and substation as identified in the agreements.
Facilitate regular design site progress meetings at least once per week with Energy Team DCD DCE and AHJ. Project Manager to facilitate can be by teleconference.
Provide matrix with contact information to include division of responsibility for all utility groups involved in the project.
All utility / substation scope must be signed off by DCE Energy PMs
Drawings to be issued to Microsoft for review and approval.
Sign off through Adobe Sign or Docusign.
Document and track all tasks such as agreements deeds or easements required to ensure successful project completion to project schedule.
Produce weekly reports on scope schedule and budget with key focus on critical path issues.
COST MANAGEMENT
Inform Energy PMs of missed scope.
Verify all work is in scope prior to proceeding with any work.
Track purchase orders and report out on funding remaining typically at 80.
Establish Budgets Cost Estimates and True-ups.
Including contingency / not to exceed
Change orders to be fully executed prior to proceeding with any work.
All new scope to be routed and documented via change management process.
SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
Publish detailed schedule in Microsoft project.
Establish predecessors with 0 float.
Determine critical path activities and report out weekly.
Maintain and update actuals / progress monthly.
Publish key milestones for both Microsoft / and Utility.
Weekly verification and update of Microsoft project schedule.
Verification LLE Equipment on-track / on-site dates.
Advise Energy PMs on any way to improve schedule.
Advise Energy PMs of delays / action items needed.
Provide mitigation solutions and/or recovery schedule for delays and any associated cost impacts.
Weekly progress report update including pictures to Energy PMs.
Keep records through Document Control per Microsoft direction.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Weekly walks with pictures can be the same walk as above.
Establish pre-construction site walk with all stake-holders.
Verify substation civil complete to utility specification.
Advise Energy PMs of issues with Quality.
Keep records through Document Control per Microsoft direction.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Safety is everyone's responsibility.
Safety is a value higher than any priority.
Submit Energization Safety plan to Microsoft.
Establish pre-energization site walk with all stake-holders including on-site Microsoft Energy Marshall.
Method of procedure to be submitted in advance for coordination and collaboration with on-site team.
Verify GC has completed all scope downstream of yard.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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