Technical Architecture; Data Centre Specialist Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position: Technical Architecture (Data Centre Specialist)

Job Description

Technical Architecture (Data Centre Specialist

• Pay Rate: (flexible)

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Location:

Toronto ON

• Contract Length:4 Months

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Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager in Toronto Water, 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 for Toronto Water.

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 Toronto Water staff during all phases of the project.

Reviews engineering drawings and specifications for completeness and accuracy and provides comments and recommendations in accordance with Toronto Water 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

Qualifications:

Post secondary education in Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline from a recognized institution or approved equivalent amount of training/education and experience.

Considering experience in Data Centre/Computer Room retrofit, upgrades or new construction projects and data centre migration.

Considerable experience reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, network topology/structured cabling drawings.

Considerable experience utilizing project management tools for planning and implementing projects and/or work packages.

Experience as an architect in an infrastructure / technology architecture environment.

Must also have:

Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver’s and have access to a vehicle. Proponents must submit a copy of the Candidate's driver's license along with the submission.

Ability to prepare project documents including but not limited to business case, feasibility study, detailed budget submission and RFI/Q/P).

Ability to establish and maintain an effective consulting relationship with all stakeholders with a strong customer service orientation.

Ability to work…


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