Data Center Project Manager

Zealogics.com

Somerset, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Bid Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Cadence, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Commission Controls, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Projects, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Financial Reporting, Fire Safety, Fire Suppression/Control, HVAC, Industry Standards, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Network Operations Center, Performance Metrics, Project Design, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Development, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Somerset, NJ

POSTED

Today

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical‑infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third‑party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change‑management processes, and required meeting cadence.
• Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per project basis.
• Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady‑state operations.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission‑critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment required.
• Experience with financial firms is preferred as it relates to the critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center environment is preferred.
• This is a MEP role and not telecom or application/software development.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large‑scale project budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast‑paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.

$50-$55

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Zealogics.com

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