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Construction Program Manager, Google Data Centers

Missouri, United States (On-site)

Construction Program Manager, Google Data Centers

1 Month ago • 2-5 Years • Facilities Management

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Job Description

As a Construction Program Manager at Google, you will be involved in all aspects of the development and operation of our data centers. You will partner with our local/regional facility managers, plant engineers, and Design and Construction teams to develop creative and scalable solutions. You'll provide leadership and management for the team delivering data centers, computer farms, networking, AC and DC power distribution/conversion, and cooling methods at multiple scales. You will manage complex schedules, budgets, and broad inter-dependencies.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering Management
2 years of experience with project and construction management
2 years of experience managing multi-group/multi-disciplinary projects
Manage multiple data center projects from inception through to completion
Be responsible for gathering internal requirements and delivering solutions
Resolve critical issues within the matrix organization

Good to have:

5 years of experience with mission critical equipment/environments
Experience gathering requirements, resource organization, task prioritization
Experience managing vendor relationships and knowledge of fast track design build processes
Knowledge of large-scale facility electrical and mechanical systems
Understanding of start up and commissioning processes
Understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering Management or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience with project and construction management.
2 years of experience managing multi-group/multi-disciplinary projects.

Preferred qualifications:

5 years of experience with mission critical equipment/environments, including electrical switch gear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, controls, security monitoring systems and fire safety systems.
Experience gathering requirements, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives within set goals.
Experience managing vendor relationships and knowledge of fast track design build processes and associated documents and agreements.
Knowledge of large-scale facility electrical and mechanical systems.
Understanding of start up and commissioning processes.
Understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry.

About the job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us — and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

As a Construction Program Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of the development and operation of our data centers. You will partner with our local/regional facility managers, plant engineers, and Design and Construction teams to develop creative and scalable solutions. You'll provide leadership and management for the team delivering data centers, computer farms, networking, AC and DC power distribution/conversion, and cooling methods at multiple scales. You will manage complex schedules, budgets, and broad inter-dependencies.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$172,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

Manage multiple data center projects from inception through to completion, including all aspects of the program, concept and design development, schedule, and budget management.
Be responsible for gathering internal requirements and delivering solutions that satisfy customer's needs while maintaining responsibility from construction to deployment.
Resolve critical issues within the matrix organization while maintaining adherence to project timelines and costs while engaging with customers, cross-functional partners, and other internal organizations. Communicate project information and updates to leadership appropriately.
Work separately on difficult construction issues requiring analysis and evaluation of business situations.

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$117.0K - $172.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$144.5K/yr avg.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.