Job Title: Project Manager
Duration: 6 months Contract
Location: Cupertino, CA 95014
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- 5+ Years Direct QA Experience
- Direct Data center and/or construction project management;
- low-voltage and electrical experience is especially valuable
- experience building data center from ground up
Responsibilities Project Management
- Work closely with the Director of Services to manage project execution across departments for all phases: project kick-off, scope and requirements gathering, cost, scheduling (labor and timelines), materials coordination and project risks.
- Responsible for the daily management of assigned projects throughout the entire life cycle of the project.
- Coordinate resources to ensure scheduling, procurement of materials, invoicing and any other resources needed for successful implementation.
- Coordinate team of technicians to ensure efficiency and completion of projects; track progress and quality of work being performed
- Proactively and steadily address challenges such as scheduling, material availability, special resources required, changes in scope, etc.
- Proactively assess processes and department efficiency and recommend and implement improvements to drive results and department success
- Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
- Forecast and prepare reports on financial aspects of current and future projects.
- Decision making as it relates to the overall quality and execution of the project.
- Customer Engagement
- Complete customer site walks and prepare comprehensive quotes/proposals for Services engagements
- Develop strong relationships with customers; effectively communicate relevant project information and timely updates to customers and serve as an intermediary between the company's sales and technical teams.
- Internal Collaboration
- Partner with Sales to respond to RFI/RFQ/RFP - Proactively scope Service delivery required to address customer requirements, assesses customers met and unmet needs, and recommends optimum solutions, ensuring appropriate support for the proposed service
- Collaborate with Sales, Technology and Fulfillment to ensure feasibility of each project and deliverables · Initiate change orders as needed
- Keep internal team informed about project status and issues that may impact project status and client relations.
- Works closely with the research and development team of the Company, responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in a timely fashion in accordance with project requirements.
- Escalate issues to Director of Professional Services, when necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- 5+ years of Project Management experience
- College degree in a related field (Business, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Business, IT knowledge and experience working in professional services, technology, engineering and/or construction industry
- Experience working with low voltage.
Tools & Systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
- Proficiency with CRM & ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Core Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with strong initiative and attention to detail
- Excellent project management, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Thrives in a fast moving, high energy and evolving environment, working under pressure and time constraints.
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new situations. Handle multiple and competing priorities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Travel: up to 20%
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs.; and be able to hear, speak and see within normal ranges (use of corrective devices is allowed).
- Possess valid driver's license and good driving record
- Mobility: Ability to move around office environment, travel to meetings
- Manual Dexterity: Regular use of computer keyboard and mouse
- Visual Requirements: Ability to read computer screens and printed materials
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing
- Lifting/Carrying: up to 15 lbs. as in a typical office setting
- Standing/Sitting: Combination of standing, walking, sitting
Work Environment
- Typically works in office environment but will occasionally be on construction job sites with exposure to weather, dirt/dust, high- and low-voltage electrical lines, hazardous construction equipment and materials, and loud noise.
- Ability to move between facilities, either walking or using a motorized cart