Project/Program Manager - Project/Program Manager III

Job Description:

Project/Program Manager - Project/Program Manager III

Location: Umatilla, Oregon (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $47 - $57 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.

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.

• 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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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.