About Our Company:Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix’s experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the Position:
The Senior Project Manager, Low Voltage BMS Controls is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of building management controls systems projects to support the Design and Construction Team in delivering high-quality data center infrastructure. This role oversees the installation and integration of building management systems (BMS) with the mechanical systems, data center infrastructure management (DCIM) systems, electrical power management system (EPMS), ensuring projects are completed in accordance with Operations requirements, on time, within budget, and to client specifications while maintaining safety, quality, and Cologix’s industry-leading standards.
What you do daily:
- Lead and manage low voltage projects for data centers from design to construction completion, ensuring alignment with project milestones, budgets, and Cologix operational standards.
- Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with the Design and Construction Team, clients, and other stakeholders, incorporating innovative solutions to meet evolving data center requirements.
- Assist in preparing construction and development estimates for building management systems and contribute to project budgets and unit cost reports.
- Supervise field technicians, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring proper installation practices, adherence to documents and codes, and high-quality outcomes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams, building and maintaining relationships to enhance Cologix reputation as an industry leader.
- Oversee procurement of BMS materials and equipment by both the contractors and Cologix, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project budgets and schedules.
- Conduct site surveys, review drawings, schematics, and technical specifications, and lead project planning to ensure accurate and efficient execution.
- Track project progress, prepare detailed status reports, and provide data-driven updates to management to support strategic decision-making.
- Manage change orders, Requests for Information (RFIs), and project documentation, ensuring timely resolution and comprehensive record-keeping.
- Ensure all BMS work complies with relevant building codes, electrical codes, industry standards, and Cologix policies.
- Provide advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to installation teams, addressing complex issues to maintain project quality and schedule performance.
- Coordinate with the commissioning team to ensure seamless integration of BMS and successful project turnover to customers.
- Develop key schedule activities for the BMS with the construction team and Cologix prior to commissioning and manage during commissioning to ensure work is completed in accordance with commissioning schedules.
- Oversee the development of accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including as-built drawings, closeout documents, and letters of substantial completion.
- Oversee the completion of project closeouts, ensuring all punch list items are resolved and final deliverables exceed client expectations.
- Advocate safety as the number one priority on the jobsite, enforcing compliance with company and jobsite safety plans, policies, and all safety-related regulations.
- Mitigate project risks through proactive planning, innovative solutions, and strategic partnerships with internal and external teams.
Working Conditions:
- Split between office and field environments, with regular visits to construction sites.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines.
- May involve travel to job sites across Cologix’s 12 markets in the U.S. and Canada.