Oracle
Senior Director Colocation Infrastructure Construction Delivery-Data Centers
Oracle, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Director Colocation Infrastructure Construction Delivery-Data Centers
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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.
Responsibilities As the Senior Director of Colocation Infrastructure Construction Delivery, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our data infrastructure. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving the strategic vision for our data center projects, ensuring they align with our long-term organizational goals. You will lead a dynamic team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your role will involve not only overseeing the successful execution of complex construction projects but also inspiring your team to push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and construction.
Travel will be required and could be 50% or more at times. Work from home/remote.
Review and understand complex data center construction projects that are being constructed by colocation lease providers. Have the ability to analyze the projects for risk profiles and work with colocation providers to mitigate.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term standards and strategies for data center colocation construction projects delivery certainty to align with organizational goals.
This team’s role 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.
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.
Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
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.
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.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
Provide ongoing colocation Provider evaluation input for continuous improvement.
Regular project visits 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
Heavy knowledge of base building data center construction- civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address 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 design, construction, and operational requirements.
Project Management: Expertise in managing large-scale data center 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.
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 12 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.
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.
Benefits Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $161,700 - $338,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
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 for all eligible salaried employees. Vacation accrual policy details.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave: 72 hours prorated each year.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal.
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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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.
Responsibilities As the Senior Director of Colocation Infrastructure Construction Delivery, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our data infrastructure. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving the strategic vision for our data center projects, ensuring they align with our long-term organizational goals. You will lead a dynamic team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your role will involve not only overseeing the successful execution of complex construction projects but also inspiring your team to push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and construction.
Travel will be required and could be 50% or more at times. Work from home/remote.
Review and understand complex data center construction projects that are being constructed by colocation lease providers. Have the ability to analyze the projects for risk profiles and work with colocation providers to mitigate.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term standards and strategies for data center colocation construction projects delivery certainty to align with organizational goals.
This team’s role 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.
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.
Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
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.
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.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
Provide ongoing colocation Provider evaluation input for continuous improvement.
Regular project visits 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
Heavy knowledge of base building data center construction- civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address 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 design, construction, and operational requirements.
Project Management: Expertise in managing large-scale data center 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.
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 12 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.
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.
Benefits Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $161,700 - $338,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
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 for all eligible salaried employees. Vacation accrual policy details.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave: 72 hours prorated each year.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal.
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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