Program Manager - #1677151

New-Build IDF / MDF Program Manager

Location: Remote with travel to build sites. This role can sit anywhere in the EMEA.

Compensation: 1099 hourly paid in USD

Why Join Our Team

• Work with a small IT team dedicated to supporting a global organization


• 100% remote (with travel to build sites quarterly)


• Own your project from the ground up


• Get paid top $

Your Daily Activities Will Include

• Report jointly to the Head of Engineering and regional Design Director


• Program Management for Data Center installation/upgrade projects


• Work with resources to coordinate project scope, timeline, budget restraints


• Provide best practice recommendations on Data Center design


• Monitor contractor’s installation of all low voltage systems within build outs; ISP circuits, MDF/IDF room build out, IT data cabling infrastructure, installation of hardware


• Work with architects, construction managers, vendors, and logistics team to specify and deliver IT/AV hardware (routers, switches, access points, phones, AV gear)


• Gather data and contracts to install dual DIA (dedicated Internet access) circuits into locations. This includes scheduling site surveys, keeping track of installation, to verifying DMARC is installed in building IT MDF room.


• Visit site and review due diligence reports prepared by external consultants to assess low voltage infrastructure provisions at potential properties


• Work with internal architects, MEP engineers, designers and BIM specialists as they develop schematic level handover packages to consultant design teams or design/build contractors


• Oversee design development from external consultants, reviewing submission packages


• Coordinate and collaborate with team across disciplines to ensure delivery of projects, including schedule, budget, technical and installation oversight


• Conduct value engineering sessions with contractors to ensure project budget and quality goals are met


• Oversee handover of site from development to operations department, managing punch/snag list and technology handover packages, and troubleshoot setup/programming issues

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years in the following skill sets…Experience managing and coordinating large-scale Data Center construction projects


• Experience in having direct responsibility for producing coordinated Low Voltage and / or Telecommunications construction documents


• Broad knowledge of low voltage infrastructure, structured cabling and coordination strategy with focus on telecommunications and / or audio visual design


• Proficiency in reading and interpreting floor plans and technical drawings and specifications


• Understanding of the design and construction of IT Closets, MDF and Electrical Equipment Rooms


• Experience in project completion and turnover for low voltage systems