Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning & Productization

Define and map Aligned's AI product offerings. Create and maintain scenario models (cost/schedule/risk) to select optimal paths by market, product, and vendor mix. Standardize "repeatable builds" (skids/modules/assemblies), bills of materials, and scope boundaries so multiple vendors can execute interchangeably; partner with stakeholders to accelerate Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM)/prefab adoption. Create intake forms that prompt stakeholders to critically assess proposed offerings to ensure customers receive the truly optimal solution while balancing Aligned's ROI requirements. Define & document modules/skids (powertrain, cooling, controls, integration harnessing) with clear scope splits, interfaces, and test criteria. Map components, systems, and services for each product offering, clearly identifying scope ownership and responsibilities. Develop high-level milestone schedules for skidded and modular solutions to support planning and to compare planned vs. actual durations. Work directly with the Platform Delivery team to optimize project delivery schedules, sequencing, and execution efficiency. Act as liaison between integrators, installation teams, and Project Delivery (PD) site teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain a closed-loop feedback system.

Commissioning, Quality & Factory-First Testing

Lead or support efforts to maximize commissioning scope completed before skids and equipment arrive on-site. Collaborate with ADC commissioning and site installation teams to determine which scope can be safely and efficiently completed at the integrator's site. Push testing upstream and align on L1-L5 commissioning progression culminating in Integrated Systems Testing (IST). Develop systems to capture and track defects discovered after shipment but prior to installation; feed lessons learned into design and vendor Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).

Logistics, Packaging & Site Readiness

Partner with ADC Procurement to orchestrate heavy-haul and multimodal logistics (rail/barge/road), and define the logistics strategy for shipping, receiving, storage, and environmental controls ensuring vendor environmental & handling requirements are met. Partner with ADC Procurement to define optimal packaging and shipping requirements for skidded solutions; ensure compliance with manufacturers' environmental standards (e.g., shock, tilt, temperature/humidity) throughout transport and storage. Partner with ADC Procurement to implement monitoring and documentation that protect Aligned's investment and preserve manufacturer warranties.

Technical Review & Industry Engagement

Actively participate in planning and pre-construction efforts, providing input on optimal solution offerings. Conduct technical reviews with a strong understanding of data-center design requirements; communicate constructability concerns and recommend improvements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, trade partners, design partners, and service providers.

Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Stand up portfolio governance, risk registers, and early-warning metrics (e.g., lead-time drift, vendor capacity, permit pacing). Create a scalable playbook and standards that work across regions. Establish a system to collect deployment data and feedback, capture best practices, and identify improvement opportunities. Assist in the setup and management of project budgets; aiding in aligning budgets with scope and schedule baselines, track variances, and help drive corrective actions as needed. Drive quarterly lessons learned, publish findings, and ensure visibility for all relevant stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

: 12+ years in mission-critical/industrial delivery (data centers strongly preferred), including 5+ years leading design and/or project management and multi-site/program portfolios.

Technical depth

: Strong knowledge of MEP systems (MV/LV powertrain, UPS/energy storage, switchgear/transformers, busway, cooling/CRAH/CRAC/liquid-cooling, BMS/EPMS) and constructability; ability to interpret drawings/specifications.

Commissioning

: Proficiency across L1-L5 with IST; defect tracking, and CAPA close-out.

Financial acumen

: Budget setup and management, variance analysis, and TCO/ROI business-case development.

Tools

: Advanced Excel; Smartsheet, Bluebeam, AutoCAD; project controls (P6 or MS Project); Procore/BIM 360; analytics (Power BI/Tableau); ERP/PLM familiarity.

Soft skills

: Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, written/verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration; strong time-management and organizational skills; discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Contracting

: Expertise with various project delivery models (IPD, Design-Build, Design-Assist, EPC, CM at Risk).

Travel

: Up to 50% to manufacturers, integrators, sites, and construction sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Mechanical or Electrical background. Deep relationships across regional data-center GC/trade/design communities. Expertise with project delivery models (IPD, Design-Build, CM at Risk). Experience with regional zoning, permitting strategies, and AHJ coordination. Track record of building programs from the ground up and driving organizational change.

Supply chain & vendors

: Make/buy/mix strategy, multi-sourcing, vendor scorecards, capacity management, and commercial negotiation.

Logistics

: Heavy-haul/multimodal planning, OS/OW permitting, and packaging/preservation standards (shock/tilt/temp); familiarity with Incoterms and customs processes.

Productization/OSM

: Demonstrated success with OSM/prefab, DFMA, and modular skids/assemblies that drive measurable schedule and quality gains. *

Certifications

: PMP, PE, CxA, Six Sigma; advanced degree (MS/MBA) a plus.