Project/Program Manager - Project/Program Manager III

Job#: 3054189
Job Description:
Project/Program Manager - Project/Program Manager III
Location: Umatilla, Oregon (Onsite)
COMPENSATION: $47 - $47 HOURLY
Role Overview
As a Commissioning (Cx) Owners Representative, you will provide testing and validation oversight of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure in existing operational facilities. This role involves managing third-party commissioning vendors and supporting other teams in the retro-commissioning of various critical systems. You will be responsible for resolving technical issues, addressing schedule impacts, and sharing lessons learned to improve team growth and program standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for the testing and validation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Support vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in retro-commissioning systems such as power systems, generators, UPS, HVAC, chilled water systems, BMS, and EPMS.
• Review as-built documents, equipment submittals, and commissioning documentation like test plans and scripts.
• Manage third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite functional and integrated systems testing.
• Audit vendor activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements while minimizing operational impact.
• Provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, design, and planning of retro-commissioning projects.
• Report on retro-commissioning progress and metrics for assigned projects.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver optimized data center performance.
• Manage project budgets as approved.

Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in the engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
Technical Skills:

• High technical competency in either mechanical, electrical, or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures.
• Ability to understand design concepts by reviewing design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and sequences of operations.
• Capability to develop and review commissioning documentation to ensure accuracy with design requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in high-stress environments.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures.
• Ability to read and edit construction documents such as design drawings and control diagrams.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems based on design intent.

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