ELV Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Preference for Datacenter Project Experience

1. Coordination with Lead MEP

• Report project status, risks, and progress to Lead MEP

Align ELV scope with:

Electrical systems (UPS, panels, earthing)

Mechanical systems (cooling, containment)

• Support MEP strategy for mission-critical uptime requirements
• Participate in MEP coordination meetings and decision-making

2. Design & Engineering

• Review and approve ELV design documents:

Shop drawings

IFC drawings

Red-line & as-built drawings

• Ensure compliance with:

TIA-942

Uptime Tier standards

NFPA / NBC / local codes

• Coordinate with consultants and BIM teams for clash-free design

3. Project Execution

• Manage installation of all ELV systems:

Structured cabling (fiber & copper)

CCTV, ACS, IDS

PA/VA systems

Fire alarm interfaces

• Ensure alignment with MEP installation sequencing
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors

4. Integration with MEP Systems

Ensure integration between ELV and:

BMS (Building Management System)

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

• Coordinate signal exchange and control logic
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) with MEP teams

5. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage ELV subcontractors and OEMs
• Conduct technical evaluations and approvals
• Ensure adherence to project schedule and QA standards

6. Testing & Commissioning

Lead ELV testing:

Cable certification (Fluke/OTDR)

System functionality tests

• Coordinate with Lead MEP for:

IST execution

Tier certification readiness

• Support third-party commissioning agents

7. Quality & Compliance

• Implement QA/QC procedures aligned with MEP standards

Ensure documentation:

ITPs

Method statements

Test reports

• Maintain compliance with client and statutory requirements

8. Planning & Cost Control

• Develop ELV schedules integrated with MEP master schedule
• Track progress and report variances to Lead MEP
• Monitor procurement and cost efficiency

9. Risk Management

• Identify ELV-related risks impacting MEP systems
• Develop mitigation strategies in coordination with Lead MEP
• Ensure redundancy and uptime compliance

10. Team Leadership

• Lead ELV engineers, supervisors, and QA/QC teams

Coordinate closely with:

Electrical managers

Mechanical managers

• Train and mentor team members

11. Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Support Lead MEP in client presentations and reviews

Participate in:

Design reviews

Progress meetings

• Provide ELV updates and technical clarifications

Systems Scope

• Structured Cabling (Copper & Fiber)
• CCTV & Surveillance
• Access Control & Security Systems
• Intrusion Detection
• PA/VA Systems
• Fire Alarm Interfaces
• BMS Integration
• DCIM Systems

EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

Technical

• Strong understanding of ELV systems in data centers
• Experience in Tier III / Tier IV projects
• Knowledge of system integration with MEP

Tools

• AutoCAD / Revit (BIM)
• Primavera / MS Project
• Testing tools (Fluke, OTDR)