Our client, a leading Telecommunications services provider of collocation, managed services, DWDM, TDM and Metro Ethernet network services, is seeking a Construction Manager for its Network Operations and Collocation sites, located within Metro NYC-NJ region. The position requires daily presence in Midtown and/or Downtown Manhattan. This is a full time position with a competitive salary.
Qualified candidates can email an updated resume directly to me.
Any questions, please call.
Regards,
Daren J. Mongello
J. Patrick & Associates, Inc.
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J. Patrick & Associates, Inc.
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Since 1991, J. Patrick & Associates, Inc. has specialized in Executive Search for the various Technology industries, primarily for Sales, Marketing and Engineering. Our clients are Technology Vendors, Systems Integrators, Distributors/Resellers, Service Providers and End User organizations. J. Patrick handles both permanent placement and temporary consulting assignments, on a contingency or retained basis.
- Responsible for all aspects of Construction of multiple telecommunications, collocation and data center facilities.
- The Construction Manager will be responsible for the coordination of installation and equipment vendors, by managing and scheduling Inside Plant, Outside Plant, HVAC, AC/DC Power upgrades and customer builds.
- Team building, training skills and technical telecommunications and power systems knowledge are essential. Scheduling of plant program maintenance, customer installations, obtaining and reviewing vendor contracts and forecasting facility space and power growth are required.
- Duties
- Build out critical AC/DC and Emergency power plant to guarantee facility uptime, for multiple facilities.
- Build out critical HVAC cooling plant to guarantee facility uptime, for multiple facilities.
- Oversee package logistics with Project Management and Facility Coordination teams.
- Interface and direct HVAC, Emergency back-up and Power vendors.
- Prepare and maintain a Program Maintenance program for all facility power and HVAC plant.
- Provide design and walk-through required in obtaining vendor proposals for Plant construction projects, such as UPS installs and upgrades, site survey and due diligence.
- Negotiate leasehold improvement with landlords and property management firms.
- Work with vendors, consultants, internal resources and contractors to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of construction projects.
- Responsible for bid process on all construction, including issuing RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, etc.
- Advise Sales Team on feasibility of new customer builds based upon power, space and application requirements.
- Forecast growing customer space and power needs and provide and implement appropriate measures.
- Design and Project Manage the build-out of additional facility space. Asbestos, Landmark Preservation, Acoustical requirements, DOB permits and Building management approvals are all part of the planning phases.
- Design and Project Manage Power upgrades with respect to the build-out of additional facility space. Planning of Commercial power feeds, switch-gear, emergency generator power and fuel risers, UPS and DC power plant additions are included in power upgrades.
Education, Experience and Skills requirements
- B.A. or B.S. with strong preference for Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years direct Telecommunications Service provider experience
- Minimum of 6 years of construction management, with a strong preference for those with experience in the collocation, data center, carrier hotel or other sector of the Network Services Provider (Telco, LEC, CLEC, Carrier) market.
- Must be detail oriented with excellent communications, interpersonal and oral/written presentation skills. Must be able to manage staff and lead projects/teams independently.
- Ability to mange multiple tasks simultaneously. Oversee regular hour and after hour plant maintenance.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet tools. Proficiency with rest of Microsoft Office suite (Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Explorer) and or/equivalents. Proven organizational ability and attention to detail a must. Strong analytical skills. Must be a self starter, proactive, flexible, and able to work within and meet deadlines. Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of high end accounting packages.
