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Construction ManagerNTT • Chicago, IL, US
Construction Manager

Construction Manager

NTT • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Join NTT DATA

Make an impact with NTT DATA. Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Renowned for technical excellence and leading innovations, we make a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong, and thrive.

Your Day at NTT DATA

The Construction Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing the implementation of the safety, quality, schedule, cost, commissioning, design, the pre-construction plan, procurement, contracting, and construction activities on a given site. This role is specifically focused on larger sites where complexity or long-term construction activity warrants dedicated leadership for successful delivery of new Major Capital projects, including project oversight, direction, and strategy over multiple $100+ Million data center construction projects, particularly relating to safety, schedule, scope, budget, and quality.

What You'll Be Doing

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish and sustain site health, safety, and security controls in accordance with corporate objectives.
  • Manage individual and multiple construction projects on a campus(es) to establish and maintain project and program budgets, schedules, risk identification / management and reports.
  • Create and communicate updates for current status including plan, actual, variance, risk, and mitigation measures.
  • Provide data-driven action plans for executive decision making to manage and effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making.
  • Use project schedule and budget to develop and implement resource loaded workplans, cash flow projections, and earned value management targets for each project.
  • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates.
  • Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, innovative planning, and partnership.
  • Develop cost savings solutions and identify project savings / underruns early.
  • Partner with the general contractor, vendors, and internal cross-functional partners to build a culture of collaboration.
  • Coordinate needs and asks with the procurement / sourcing group(s) to support the needs of the project.
  • Support strategy, finance, and pre-construction teams to develop reliable project goals for due diligence, site master planning, and project definition, schedule, capital project budgets, and constructions ROMs.
  • Lead internal cost managers to complete proposal and bid evaluations, complete owner award authorizations, and manage final approval within NTT Global Data Centers Americas.
  • Support the site construction project manager with the campus-wide book of work including contractor, designer, and vendor management.
  • Develop / monitor quality program metrics to evaluate the project's performance. Analyze said metrics to understand the root cause of any disconcerting trends and then work with the applicable parties to correct those items.
  • Contribute to building a high performing team by mentoring and developing the on-site partner construction QA / QC team.
  • Manage the on-site QA / QC inspection process to drive closure of punch-list items and an expeditious turnover to operations.
  • Examine all submittals (in particular MEP submittals) for quality assurance and provide comments to ensure all documents are compliant.
  • Develop, review, and approve, if required, level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 related to product and process quality such as construction quality procedures (CQPs) and checklists, technical deliverables, and test procedures and plans.
  • Recommend and verify effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions for project non-conformances and quality issues, in coordination with project and quality management, design, engineering, construction, and other functional disciplines.
  • Develop and implement project level scope, sourcing and contracting for, construction, commissioning services, to include review of the commissioning agent's level 4 and 5 commissioning scripts and provide feedback.

Knowledge & Attributes

  • Understanding of project management, planning, construction management, and data centers.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in dealing with owners, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Extensive knowledge of prime contracts including lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc. Specifically including EVM methods and payment systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of P6 critical path scheduling systems, overall project cost control, budgeting, and value engineering as applied to buildings and systems used in data center project delivery.
  • Familiarity of all aspects of development design and construction - to include site work, core, and shell, mechanical and electrical, utilities, finishes, etc.
  • Ability to work in an international team environment and interact with all levels of management, including C-suite reviews.
  • Strong executive presence - able to convey complex and technical concepts to a non-construction audience.
  • Must be very organized, analytical, and structured with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Technical knowledge of critical facilities, civil / structural, building envelope, BMS, mechanical systems, and electrical distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards including fire protection regulations.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong capability and expertise in Primavera, MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle cost management, Unifier, Concorde, and SharePoint.
  • Manages stress and / or fast pace effectively.
  • Academic Qualifications & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or equivalent education and / or relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum of ten years of work experience in construction management which includes,
  • 5+ years' experience in leading quality control & quality assurance (QA / QC) programs and CX programs for data centers or mission critical construction projects.
  • Proven experience in contract change management, progress billing management, and financial controls at project close out.
  • Required Experience

  • Mechanical and electrical systems quality and commissioning leadership in construction of mission critical facilities
  • Mission critical, infrastructure, and / or data center construction experience
  • Multi-project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical or infrastructure preferred
  • Physical Requirements

  • Primarily walking, standing, and bending on project site.
  • Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
  • Close visual work on a computer terminal.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ascend / descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
  • Position self in small spaces.
  • Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
  • Perform work during US business hours and time zones.
  • Work Conditions & Other Requirements

  • Working at assigned project sites physically present with the on-site construction teams on a routine basis. Work locations currently include Hillsboro, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; Ashburn, Virginia; Phoenix, Arizona. Remote consideration may be given to exceptionally qualified candidates on an interim basis. Periodic travel to secondary sites, main offices, or team meeting sites will be required.
  • 10% travel to headquarters.
  • Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
  • This position requires work to be done onsite at a data center facility and may require use of a personal mobile device. A monthly stipend will be provided to cover expenses incurred for using a personal device, if applicable.

    NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $118,300 - $169,000. All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

    Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

    Workplace type : On-site working

    About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We

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