Remote Project Manager (Datacenter Design and Construction) - OTAK INC

Are you a collaborative and ambitious professional seeking new challenges? Otak CPM (Comprehensive Project Management) is hiring a Remote Project Manager who is passionate about taking on new responsibilities and growing together with our team. This exciting opportunity is specifically designed for high achievers who are motivated to advance their careers in one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking companies in the field of cutting-edge mission critical facilities for the design and construction of datacenters.

About the job:

The Remote Project Design Manager role demands candidates who are great managers of people, process, and projects, with a record of success in cultivating positive and productive partnerships. As a Remote Project Design Manager, you will be leading multiple projects throughout the United States. This position requires navigating complex design work and stakeholder engagement, teaming with other skilled professionals to gather critical input, problem solving, and deliver projects through completion milestones on behalf of our clients. This role has the potential for expansion and professional growth as work expands. If this sounds like you, Otak CPM, is looking for qualified professionals eager to take on new responsibilities and grow with us.

What you'll do:

• Provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall direction for Client’s industry-leading datacenter designs.
• Oversee delivery of greenfield, brownfield and retrofit engineering / design projects through site due diligence, design, permitting and construction administration phases through turnover to Operations within Client’s established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Engage with key Client internal stakeholder groups and external vendors—including architects, engineers, and designers—who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering.
• Manage Client internal and external resources to align building, power, cooling, telecom and controls infrastructure designs in alignment with datacenter capacity roadmap.
• Facilitate problem solving and solutions to enable Client’s datacenters to incorporate new technology and operational processes / procedures.
• Oversee multiple, concurrent, complete datacenter design solutions in the Americas.
• Collaborate and cross-train with Otak internal team members to improve efficiency, quality and delivery of Client’s project portfolio.
• Work remotely 95% of the time. Travel to projects sites may be probable.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 7 years' experience as a Project Manager in architecture, engineering, construction management or related technical program management required or 10+ years' experience as a Project Manager for mission critical or high-tech industry construction projects preferred.
• Professional registration / certification is highly preferred.
• Possess a high level of proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture/engineering, with strong technical understanding of electrical and mechanical systems relating to construction of mission critical environments, or other advanced technology facilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking, frequent process/procedure changes while managing multiple projects.
• Experienced with managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Proficient in conducting remote meetings via Microsoft Teams.
• A passion to bring together high-performing, collaborative teams focused on executing projects effectively.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak? Watch this short video: Our Why

We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Equal Opportunity

Otak is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Opportunity policy at Otak provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, nation origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability or any other status(es) protected by law. Otak ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandatory supplements to EEO (revisions).

At Otak, we recognize that inclusion is a practice, and we are determined to lead our industry by embedding that practice into our work. Cultivating an inclusive workplace environment is ongoing and consistent work, requiring dedication and commitment from every member of the organization. This commitment is reflected in Otak’s promise to significantly increase employee diversity, impact the communities in which we work, and establish ongoing relationships within these communities.

Otak’s Vision for an Inclusive Environment includes the following:

• We embrace diverse identities, and willingly engage across difference
• All employees can experience the workplace safely and show up as their authentic selves
• Fostering unique perspectives and an open exchange of ideas
• Engaging one another with curiosity rather than judgment
• Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect

If you are a minority, veteran, person with a disability, or a member of the LGBTQA Community, we strongly encourage and welcome you to apply to any open position of interest. If you want to learn more about Otak, this position, or the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, contact our Human Resources Department at GRPHumanResources@otak.com.

*Please note, Otak is not accepting resumes from 3^rd party recruitment agencies currently.