Director of Special Projects

Location: Chicago, Illinois  Job Category: Data Centre   Job Type: Permanent   Job Salary: £123256.94 - £147908.33 per annum   Posted Date: 29-09-2024

Job ID: PR/035874   Posted: 29-09-2024

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You will be working for a trusted leader in providing enterprise and hyper-scale customers with customized data centre solutions. They are committed to quality across every phase of the data centre life-cycle, offering everything from turnkey development and construction to facilities management and operations on a global scale. The world's largest companies trust this brand with their critical data centre operations.

Your impact to the business:

As the Director of Special Projects, you will play a pivotal in leading and manage key initiatives, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards. You will facilitate collaboration among design, construction, and commissioning teams, grow and mentor team members, and ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in managing complex projects, and demonstrates a "can-do" attitude.

  • Lead and manage special projects, including data centre projects and owner's rep initiatives.
  • Facilitate project meetings with design, construction, and commissioning teams.
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with goals.
  • Report budget and schedule updates to senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with customers to ensure the integrity of critical infrastructure.
  • Engage with procurement, preconstruction, and commissioning teams.
  • Manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, invoicing, and equipment procurement.
  • Foster professional growth within the Special Projects team.
  • Contribute to business development and growth initiatives.

The Necessities:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 4+ years of project management experience required, preferably in construction or data centre industries.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and CAD/Visio.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
  • Open to frequent travel.
  • This role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 60 lbs.
  • Additionally, candidates must have the ability to distinguish colors and perform tasks requiring close and distant vision.
  • The position may involve work both indoors and outdoors.

What is in it for me your wondering?

  • Per Diem for travel
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

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