Lead Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Construction Manager who will assist physical infrastructure construction and remediation activities in existing core and regional data centers.

This individual should have experience in data center / critical facility design and construction projects in a live data center environment.

You will be responsible for end to end construction through development of the project budgets and schedules, management of construction documentation, coordination of construction activities, engagement of stakeholders, managing bidding, performing contract reviews, change order resolution, construction administration, and complete closeout requirements.

In this role, you will :

• Lead portfolio projects of complex initiatives through all phases of construction, remodeling and reconfiguration of company facilities, within organizational or companywide with moderate to significant risk, and scope, including those that are cross-functional with broad impact
• Act as key participant in large-scale planning for Construction Management functional area
• Develop, manage, review and research complex multi-faceted, larger scale construction project plans, and operational challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Negotiate and award related contracts to architects, engineers, general contracts and other external vendors
• Interact and negotiate with more experienced management to create and implement complex communication plans that deliver construction project goals, plans and execution and progress reports
• Maintains effective communications with internal customers, construction project team and management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as government and regulatory requirements
• Ability to interact with senior management to create and implement complex communication plans that deliver construction project goals, plans and execution and progress reports
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted construction situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Influence and lead broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Provide construction project leadership, coordinating internal and external consultants and vendors to assure compliance with construction project team and management
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, internal and external consultants, vendors and experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor
• Promoting a safe, secure, and ethical business environment for all employees and customers

Required Qualifications :

5+ years of Construction Management experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications :

• BS / BA degree or higher in construction, design, and / or engineering or background in Electrical, Mechanical or Control Systems in Mission Critical environment
• Familiarity of data center construction or data center operations, applicable laws and regulations, industry benchmarking, emerging issues, internal guidelines and policies, services, and business processes
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders
• Ability to identify risks and propose mitigation plans
• Knowledge and understanding of mission critical infrastructure systems including Buildings and Advance BMS or EMS systems
• SAP application exposure; preferably within Wells Fargo's Corporate Properties Group
• Strong customer relationship management skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management
• Budget management experience

Job Expectations :

• Flexibility to address incidents as needed 24 hours a day
• Flexibility to work in a 24 / 7 environment, including weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to travel within the assigned geography

Job Locations and Salary :

• NC- Charlotte : MIN $73,000 MAX $129,900
• May be eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Posting End Date : 11 Jul 2024

11 Jul 2024

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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