Project Manager Data Center
Job Summary
EIRE Systems is seeking a Project Manager to oversee fiber cabling and rack installation for a data center project in Osaka. The role involves coordinating between cabling vendors and general contractors to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met. This is a hands-on position requiring regular site visits to the data center facility.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate fiber cabling vendors and contractors
- Monitor onsite installation progress and quality
- Manage site meetings, reporting, and issue resolution
- Oversee cable testing and commissioning activities
Required Skills
- Data center infrastructure management
- Vendor and site management experience
- Ability to read architectural drawings
- Business level Japanese and English
Job Details
Project Description:
Join the EIRE Systems team of IT Infrastructure Project Managers, Technical Coordinators and Design Engineers to deliver a variety of medium and large-scale IT infrastructure projects including new data center construction, office design & builds, re-locations, migrations, and network expansion/consolidation projects.
Role & Responsibilities:
Project Coordination:
- Function as the primary point of contact between cabling vendors and the construction company
- Ensure alignment of schedules, deliverables, and site activities
- Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders to avoid delays or conflicts
Site Management & Oversight:
- Oversee the cabling vendor's onsite fiber installation work
- Ensure that containment systems (trays, pathways etc.) are prepared for installation, in line with the project schedule
- Monitor progress and ensure work is completed to required standards
Technical Support & Communication:
- Respond to and manage technical and operational queries from vendor engineers
- Facilitate issue resolution in a timely manner
- Escalate risks or delays where necessary
Meetings & Reporting:
- Attend and contribute to site meetings
- Conduct site walk-abouts and inspections
- Provide updates on progress, risks, and milestones
Commissioning & Quality Assurance:
- Oversee cable and device testing and commissioning activities
- Participate in site inspections and acceptance processes
- Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
Job Requirements:
- A track-record of success managing data cabling & technology infrastructure projects
- Organized, methodical Project Management skills, including scheduling, resourcing and vendor management, proposal justification as well as cost analysis and budget tracking
- Technical knowledge of cabling infrastructure design and construction standards and experience working in the data cabling or IT facilities industry
- Basic ability to read and understand architectural and electrical drawings
- Project Management certification advantageous (e.g., PMP, Prince 2)
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Business Level (for coordination with local contractors and stakeholders)
- English: Business level preferred