*This position can be based in either Tahoe Reno or Atlanta. Relocation available.

General Purpose of the Position:

As an on-site representative for the owner, you will be instrumental in supervising cost, schedule, and quality management, while coordinating with construction vendors and contractors involved in multiple large-scale data center construction projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractor safety performance
• Work closely with various teams, including General Contractors, Design Engineering Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning
• Control project costs by monitoring the budget, negotiating with contractors and change orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings without sacrificing quality
• Detect potential risks early and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and within budget
• Serve as the escalation point for complex constructability issues
• Develop and manage the project schedule, ensuring that deadlines are met, and potential delays are promptly addressed
• Act as a central point of contact, facilitating communication among various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Navigate through the regulatory landscape, ensuring that the project complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and secures necessary permits
• Provide continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances or changes in the project team, ensuring that the project’s goals and vision remain consistent
• Offer valuable insights and recommendations for cost-effective solutions, assisting owners in making informed decisions that balance quality and budget considerations
• Mentor other members of the Switch build teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned

Required Job Skills:

• Have knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC)
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in data center construction
• Solid understanding of cost management and risk mitigation
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage tight timelines and ensure high-quality standards
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations related to data center construction

Computer Equipment and Software:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Outlook, Procore and PowerPoint

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.

The Company reasonably believes the tasks and/or duties of this position could adversely affect the safety and health of the employee or others.