Metro Planning Lead

About the role

Project Planning and Strategy: Lead and drive coordination for meetings and activities with project stakeholders. Initializes and identifies opportunities to discuss and integrate lessons learned, advocating for safe and secure security-first mindset during project planning.

Influence and provide direction and coaching to internal and external partners to facilitate and accomplish complex, critical issues that may significantly impact projects (e.g., establishing and executing upon team goals, following business processes, engaging vendor relationships, and fostering cross-group collaboration efforts with the agreed-upon project strategy, milestone delivery, and core values and priorities (Safety, Security, Quality, Schedule, Cost)).

Lead the delivery of EPC plans, including timelines and resource allocation to guide the execution of datacenter construction projects. Lead Metro level planning, ensuring compliance to business OKRs and scheduling standards, providing guidance and direction to cross-functional teams.

Manage and integrate cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time. Develop and lead planning and scheduling standards and process, while ensuring consistency with global standards and strategic priorities.

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across EPC and partnering groups including Energy, Land Development, Permitting. Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and oversee continuous improvement of detailed project plans, including timelines, and resource requirements, for large-scale datacenter construction projects.

Work with clients to understand their needs and ensure project outcomes meet their expectations. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Provide integrated planning input to support project funding and approvals processes. Provide regular project updates to management and other stakeholders.

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. 12+ years experience working on data center projects.

These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: