Our project managers, with their extensive knowledge and experience, take a comprehensive approach to project management. They oversee the entire project life cycle and the processes involved in delivering the project according to the specs that project management professionals have learned using different methodologies throughout the project. They completed a series of tasks to complete the project, but they oversaw those tasks and managed the process to the end.
Our project manager is the key to the project’s success. They are responsible for planning, starting, and ending the project successfully and safely. Project management tools are essential to meeting the triple constraints set in the initial SOW, and our project managers are adept at utilizing these tools to ensure project success.
Our project manager assigns tasks, sets deadlines, provides necessary resources, and meets regularly with the project members and stakeholders. Project management, therefore, may be defined as an approach used to strategize and align processes within an organization and projects.
Our project manager’s primary responsibility is to manage the project’s complete life cycle using a comprehensive approach that combines elements of different project management methodologies. This ensures that every aspect of the project is carefully considered and managed, leading to successful outcomes.
Our project manager will plan, execute, and manage the thousands of processes to complete large-scale data center construction projects. The PMP oversees the entire project while providing project leadership in communications with owner’s representatives and stakeholder discussions.
Some of the processes managed by the PMP are:
Reviewing, writing, and managing the Scope Of Works (SOW’s)
Project Planning, Executing, and Closing
Planning and Leading meetings
Articulating the vision of the stakeholders to the project teams
Forward-thinking processes
Conducting site visits
Write and execute the project governance phases
Managing and reviewing invoices, Managing change order costs, and schedule
Reviewing all project schedules
Identifying project issues and risks
Reviewing best installation and design/engineering quality
Deep understanding of project drawings, specs, and documents
Tracking, reviewing, and managing scope creep
Reviewing, enforcing, and practicing safety protocols
Communicating and collaborating with site utilities (power, water, fiber, solar, and gas)
Reviewing and directing resources
Forming a cross-functional project team
Managing design changes from the owners
Communicating with design/engineering teams
It is understanding the operations team’s budget and vision.
Helping owners understand issues and providing strategies to solve problems.
Conducting project sprints if needed.
Internal project team leadership
Manage the best workmanship for QA/QC delivery.
Data center & Healthcare construction is significant for most organizations, and understanding the associated costs is crucial. Let’s explore some critical considerations. Constructing a data center involves a nuanced cost breakdown beyond square footage considerations. We estimate the cost from concept to turnover. Based on our project history data, we can calculate your project while the construction drawings are in the development design/engineering phase. We identify all long lead items so they can be released to meet the installation schedule.
We analyze and review all project cost changes; this allows the teams to be updated in real time about project costs.
Cost Breakdown:
Here are some essential factors to consider:
Construction Materials:
The choice of materials impacts both initial construction costs and long-term maintenance.
Skilled Labor:
Hiring skilled trades for construction tasks.
Land Acquisition:
Acquiring suitable land for the data center.
Infrastructure:
Building power and cooling infrastructure.
Design and Engineering Fees:
Costs related to architectural design, engineering, and planning.
Regulatory Compliance:
Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
IT Technology:
IT systems in data center equipment and technology.
Security Systems:
Implementing robust security measures.
Soft Cost:
Utility connection fees.
Temporary Systems:
Connecting and maintaining temporary services.
Power Generation System:
On-site Gas or nuclear power generation system.
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment:
These items play an essential role in the functionality and aesthetics of a building
Our construction managers are the strategic leaders of the project and the overall governing members. They are responsible for planning, starting, and ending the project successfully and safely. Project management tools are essential to keeping the triple constraints according to the initial SOW. They are responsible for completing several tasks throughout the project, using project leadership and processes to manage them. These processes complete a larger goal for the stakeholders, such as a clear understanding of communication and project vision, inspiring the team with their strategic vision.
The construction manager is an important team player in the construction process and is responsible for the project’s on-site operations. This team, consisting of two to four people, works together to execute and enforce the schedule, ensure compliance with safety regulations, address any issues during construction, and maintain the highest standards for quality and workmanship. Their collaborative efforts underline the shared responsibility in the construction process. They are often concerned with MEP and general construction experts in their field.
General building & site Construction Manager
– Overseeing day-to-day construction operations.
– Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
– Addressing any issues that arise during construction.
– Ensuring and inspecting quality and workmanship.
– Planning a strategic method for the construction schedule.
– Communicating field problems with the project teams.
– Creating realistic schedules.
– Monitoring progress and adjusting as needed
– Having contingency plans in place
– Reviewing all Sub-contractor general building and site submittals
Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Construction Manager
– Overseeing day-to-day Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing operations.
– Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
– Addressing any issues that arise during the MEP construction phase.
– Ensuring and inspecting quality and workmanship.
– Managing resources for labor and materials.
– Planning a strategic method for the construction schedule.
– Communicating field problems with the project teams.
– Creating realistic schedules.
– Monitoring progress and adjusting as needed
– Having contingency plans in place
– Reviewing all Sub-contractor MEP submittals
IT Infrastructure Project Management:
IT infrastructure project management involves optimizing an organization’s IT infrastructure. This includes tasks such as upgrading hardware or software systems, changing servers, and ensuring the reliability of the IT environment.
Unlike general IT project management, which focuses on specific end goals (such as building a piece of hardware), IT infrastructure project management is about maintaining ongoing operations.
Key aspects include understanding IT Systems:
A solid grasp of IT systems, scalability, compatibility with other technologies, and monitoring/recycling/decommissioning components.
Methodology: IT infrastructure projects can be managed using either Waterfall or Agile methodologies, depending on budget, scope, flexibility, and timeline.
AV (Audio-Visual) Infrastructure Project Management:
AV infrastructure projects involve designing, implementing, and managing audio-visual systems within buildings. These systems include projectors, screens, sound systems, video conferencing, and more.
AV project managers coordinate installation and upgrades to ensure seamless communication and presentation capabilities in various spaces (e.g., conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms).
Telecom Infrastructure Project Management:
Telecom infrastructure projects focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining communication networks. This includes wired and wireless networks, fiber optics, and data centers.
Project managers oversee network expansion and technology upgrades, ensuring seamless voice, data, and video connectivity.
Challenges and Considerations:
Each type of infrastructure project has unique challenges related to technology, regulations, and cultural differences.
Successful project management requires understanding these nuances and tailoring approaches accordingly.
Effective project management in these domains involves collaboration, technical expertise, and adaptability.
Security and fire safety project management involves overseeing various security and fire safety projects from their inception to completion. Let’s delve into the critical aspects of this field:
A project is a unique venture with a defined beginning and end, carried out by people to achieve specific goals within cost, schedule, and quality.
Unfortunately, approximately $145 billion is lost annually due to failed projects, and only 9% of large company projects are completed on time and within budget. Project management involves managing project activities to ensure successful completion using proven methodologies.
A fire and security project manager oversees various security and fire safety projects.
Their responsibilities include meticulous planning, rigorous risk assessment, and a steadfast commitment to safety protocols. Successful project management involves a mix of people, systems, and techniques to achieve positive and unique results.
Key components include:
Scope of Work (SOW):
Clearly defined project scope, timeline (often represented using Gantt charts), and cost estimates.
PM Triangles:
Balancing scope, schedule, and cost.
Balancing resources, risk, and quality.
Value of Project Management Principles:
Improved financial management.
Faster identification of problematic projects.
Metrics-driven decision making.
Enhanced work environment.
Higher-quality products.
Effective communication with stakeholders.
Timely and cost-effective project completion.
Proactive risk management.
Better planning for solutions.
Attributes of Successful Projects:
Timeliness.
Staying within budget.
Meeting objectives.
Contributing to the overall mission.
Involvement of end users.
Executive management support.
A clear statement of objectives.
Role of a Security Project Manager
Security project management can be complex, and various challenges can arise, as shown below.
Lack of Awareness: Organizations often need help understanding the importance of information security in project management. This can lead to inadequate implementation and compliance issues.
Complex Network Infrastructure:
Managing and securing intricate network infrastructures can be daunting. Ensuring security across diverse systems, devices, and networks requires careful planning and execution.
Lack of Prioritization Across Projects:
When multiple projects compete for attention, prioritizing security initiatives becomes challenging. Organizations must allocate resources effectively to address critical security needs.
No Clearly-Defined Scope:
Without a well-defined project scope, security efforts may lack focus. Clear boundaries and objectives are essential for successful project management.
Poor Communication:
Effective communication among project stakeholders is crucial. Misunderstandings, lack of alignment, and inadequate information sharing can hinder the success of security projects.
Strategic Misalignment:
Projects not aligning with the organization’s overall strategy may face difficulties. Ensuring that security initiatives support broader business goals is essential.
Data center concept planning is critical in designing and implementing a data center. It involves conceptualizing and developing a data center’s infrastructure, architectural layout, site utilities, known site work, and IT resources. This planning program aims to model a data center logically before its implementation.
Here are some critical steps involved in the data center concept planning process:
Establish Key Project Parameters: Identify a business need (AI, Co-Location, Enterprise, or Hyperscale and determine the project parameters around criticality, capacity, growth, efficiency, density, and budget. These factors set the project’s high-level goals.
Develop a System Concept: This involves understanding the tier level, cost-to-build, or watts per square foot. It’s important to note that purpose-built data center design decisions require more than just these understandings.
Incorporate User Preferences and Constraints: This step involves considering the user’s needs and limitations.
Determine Implementation Requirements: This final step involves identifying the specific requirements for implementing the data center.
Cost Budgeting: Conceptual budgeting for a data center involves estimating the costs associated with building and maintaining the data center. It’s a critical step in planning, helping ensure the project is financially feasible.
Conceptual Report: Our conceptual report for a concept data center is a comprehensive document that outlines the design, implementation, and master construction schedule of a data center. Here are some key sections that are typically included in a data center conceptual report:
This service looks to the future and discusses how power design and AI demand have forever changed the industry. A well-conceived reference design can positively impact both the project itself and the operation of the data center over its lifetime. These high-level conceptual plans simplify planning by helping project teams quickly determine key project parameters, providing a head-start into the detailed design phase.
The correct data center design means having a dedicated space with the necessary cooling, power, reliability, and security systems to support an organization’s computing demands. It’s also important to note that the concept design is much more than an initial sketch or an architectural plan; it’s a strategic tool that ensures every aspect of the data center project is aligned toward a common goal. It facilitates communication, decision-making, and planning, providing a clear path to a successful, efficient, and effective data center operation.
