Construction Oversight Representative

JOB SUMMARY:

As the construction project manager in the construction oversight division, you will serve as the owner representative for our customers' team members. You will connect and collaborate with their vendors, general contractors, and subcontractors to oversee the delivery of the best possible project outcome. In this live Network Data Center, you will exercise your creative problem-solving and teamwork skills to complete exciting, complex telecommunications construction projects for one of the largest wireless carriers in the U.S. 

At Vertex Innovations, Inc., we believe that speaking the truth, “doing what we say we are going to do,” and having a passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience are the driving forces behind our success. We're committed to providing our customers with the best experience and seek a construction oversight representative who shares this commitment.

LOCATION:

Spokane, WA (on-site required. Fly home once per month)

Travel Expenses paid.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• One of your top priorities is to manage the project for “on-time” and “on-budget” delivery.


• You will be responsible for Pre-Construction Support, QA/QC, Process Management, Construction Administration, Commissioning Support, and Project Close Out.


• You will implement and hold all parties accountable to the Scope of Work.


• Manage the construction with a ZERO outage goal and ensure the operating facility is always immaculate.


• Depending on the Scope of Work for the job assignment, you may oversee:
  
  
  
  • Data Center / MSC building expansion
  
  
  • UPS Power system installation and commission
  
  
  • HVAC decommissioning and removal
  
  
  • AC Power installation and commission
  
  
  • Standby Generator installation and commission
  
  
  • HVAC installation and commission
  
  
  • Canopy installation
  
  
  • Installation of building control systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Building Management Systems (BMS)
  
  
  • Integration and Commissioning of all building systems
  
  
  
  


• As our customer’s trusted partner, you will ensure that all projects comply with safety requirements.


• As the Construction Oversight Representative, you will monitor staffing and onsite personnel levels to ensure that deadlines from the SOW and near-term schedule can be met and that the site is staffed appropriately.


• You will serve as the primary standard reviewer, making sure that all the following items comply with the customer’s policies:
  
  
  
  • Clarifications
  
  
  • RFIs
  
  
  • ASIs
  
  
  • Submittals
  
  
  • Change Orders
  
  
  • Project budget
  
  
  
  


• You will provide assurance that the construction is on track with the plans and specifications and within network design standards.


• As the customer’s key on-site representative, you will establish positive relationships on their behalf with members of local municipalities, such as City Inspector, Waste and Groundwater Inspector, Fire Marshall, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector.


• You will report project activities each day and submit them via a daily log within customer software (Procore).


• As the customer's eyes and ears, you will facilitate the A&E coordination, GC, and subcontractors' weekly meetings to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards successful project completion.


• You will use your Vertex-provided iPad to record progress photos and memorialize project progress and/or issues.


• You’ll supply the customer with a fully loaded monthly project status update report every month so that they can rest assured that their project is in the right hands.


• You will review and submit (upon approval) the monthly Pay Application on behalf of the customer for payment.


• You will complete the required training as assigned. Some training may be required to be completed before starting the project (trainings may include but not limited to COR training in Vertex Training Cloud, OSHA 30 Construction, Workforce Diversity and NSC Vehicle Safety training).
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 10 years of construction management experience


• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in Mission Critical / DATA Center Construction


• Extensive background / knowledge working in/with:
  
  
  
  • Telecom
  
  
  • Commercial electrical work
  
  
  • Emergency generators,
  
  
  • PLCs (Power Logic Controllers)
  
  
  • EMSBs (Emergency Switch Boards)
  
  
  • Cooling Towers
  
  
  • (CRAC) Computer Room Air Conditioners
  
  
  • (CRAH) Computer Room Air Handler
  
  
  • (AHU) Air Handling Units
  
  
  • HVAC Systems
  
  
  • AC power systems
  
  
  • DC power
  
  
  • Maintenance window
  
  
  • Data Centers, Mobile Switching Centers, and/or Central Offices
  
  
  • Generators, Medium-Voltage Electrical Switch Gear, and Chilled Water Systems, including AHUs, Cooling Towers, and Controls.
  
  
  • Any other major electrical/mechanical components associated with Mission Critical Data Center builds.
  
  
  
  


• A solid understanding of Building Architecture, Mechanical, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical, Structural, and Fire Protection.


• Experience in all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) construction.


• Extensive background, experience, and knowledge of OSHA guidelines and standards including lockout / tag out procedures


• Experience in the Method of Procedure (MOP) process


• Experience in commissioning data center systems

COMPENSATION:

• Annual Base: $100,000-$140,000, DOE


• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Life-AD&D


• Retirement: 401(k), discretionary Pension & Profit sharing, subject to Plan documents


• 15 days paid time off (prorated based on start date) and 8 holidays

ABOUT VERTEX:

Vertex Innovations, Inc. is a Colorado company founded in 2003 by Wayne and Erica Smith. "We could see where the future of communications was heading and wanted to take our passion and skill to build the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure". Since those early days, Vertex Innovations has managed the buildout of today’s wireless and fiber networks connecting millions of Americans and improving their daily lives.

Our mission is to use our talents, experience, knowledge, and determination to create a connected society where everyone has the opportunity to foster connections, obtain knowledge and create an impact on society.

At Vertex these Core Values created by our team are our guide in creating today’s connected society.

• Integrity – To move through the world with honesty and truth empowering our employees, clients and communities through our words and actions.


• Accountability – To take full ownership and responsibility in our roles as we serve our company, clients and communities.


• Commitment – To stand behind our word and our promises


• Respect – To embrace and honor the individuals, clients, and companies in their contribution to the work that we create together through our interactions, conversations and our way of being.


• Performance – To allow ourselves to be measured by our commitments and be accountable for every action to our employees, clients, and communities.

Vertex Innovations, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.