Technical Architecture (Data Centre Specialist)

About the job
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager, the Data Centre Specialist will be the subject matter expert and lead, working in collaboration with other team leads, providing technical guidance, overall strategy, planning, design, overseeing execution, and commissioning of the Data Centre/Computer Room upgrade project.

The specialist will execute the following:

Conduct assessment (availability, site/location selection, uptime, capacity, efficiency, etc.) for existing mission critical Data Centre/Computer Room facilities.Determines requirements, researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, develops and/or acquires, implements and provides technical and business support for retrofit, upgrade, or new build Data Centre/Computer Room to meet client and business requirements.Prepares RFI/Q/Ps and other formal project documents (e.g., SOWs, MOUs, SLAs); leads the development of consultant requirements and Requests for Proposals, undertakes briefings and site inspections during the proposal stage and evaluates proposals and recommends the selection of consultants for assigned projects.Represents Business Unit as required in internal and external meetings, forums, and presentations regarding business and technical solutions, technology and methodology decisions, development and deployment directions, information policies and standards, and other management aspects deemed as relevant and appropriate.Determines the daily management of project management action items and timelines.Assesses and establishes project milestones, progress, and reporting. Manages and organizes project documentation.Inspects and oversees the work in progress by contractors, ensuring that all work is carried out according to approved specifications, quality standards, and government regulations.Performs record-keeping tasks by ensuring the timely and efficient preparation, processing, and maintenance of all reports, drawings, tender documentation, designs, and records associated with assigned projects.Works with consultants (including architects and engineers), contractors, and staff during all phases of the project.Reviews engineering drawings and specifications for completeness and accuracy and provides comments and recommendations in accordance with standards.Attends meetings at all phases of project development and implementation ensuring accurate minute and record keeping.Ensures post-construction documentation is received and is complete including as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and warranty information.Follows-up prior to expiration of warranty periods to ensure completion of all warranty deficiencies.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification & Experience

Education: Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent amount of training/education and experience.Experience: Significant experience in Data Centre/Computer Room retrofit, upgrades, or new construction projects, including data centre migration.Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, network topology/structured cabling drawings.Project Management: Proven experience utilizing project management tools for planning and implementing projects and/or work packages.Architectural Expertise: Experience as an architect in an infrastructure/technology architecture environment.