Construction Professional - PMP CDCPM

SHANE R. PORCHE

Austin, TX - 346-***-**** - ********@*******.*** - www.linkedin.com/in/shane-p-79707a95

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Construction Professional and Mission-Critical Infrastructure Specialist. Seasoned with experience and passion & known for delivering high-reliability data center, MEP, and industrial facility projects. Proven track record leading complex power and cooling installations, overseeing field execution, and driving QA/QC, safety, and compliance across critical environments.

Core Competencies:

Client-Facing Technical Leadership

Mission-Critical Infrastructure Delivery

Data Center Construction Project Management

Data Center Retrofit & Equipment Replacement

Critical Power & Critical Cooling Equipment

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Change Management & Risk Mitigation

Critical Facility Operations & CM (Concurrent Maintainability)

P&L Oversight and Budget Optimization

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Proficient in all MS Products & also - Adobe, Bluebeam, Procore, SmartSheets, ChatGPT - among others

Education:

Master of Business (MBA) – McNeese State University – January 2022

B.S. - Construction Management - McNeese State University – December 2011

Certifications:

Certified Data Center Project Manager (CDCPM) – Uptime Institute (Cnet) – June 2025

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – PMI – February 2022

Certified Safety Professional (CSST) – NCCER – June 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Subject-Matter Experts, LLC — Austin, TX – Owner Mission-Critical Consultant

October 2024 – Present

Founded and led a consulting firm specializing in mission-critical infrastructure, including critical cooling, power distribution, and BAS integrations

Oversaw the design and deployment of high-density cooling systems for data centers, including advanced Cooling Distribution Units & secondary fluid network installations

Spearheaded technical scope development, system optimization, and client-facing proposals for Fortune 500 enterprises and public sector clients

Coordinated commissioning activities and system validation with multiple trades across mechanical, electrical, and automation verticals

Negotiated vendor-agnostic solutions with OEMs such as Vertiv, Belimo, Equilibar, and nVent to ensure project flexibility and performance reliability

Earned value management (EVM) and schedule control tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) to track progress, reduce delays, and increase reporting accuracy to stakeholders

Granted 1.3 million in Contracts with a 37% Profit Margin

BGA VERTIV LVO - Houston/Austin/San Antonio, TX & Scottsdale, AZ - Mission-Critical Project Manager

April 2023 – March 2025

Oversaw full P&L responsibility for the Facilities Plus Division, transforming it from a concept into a high-performing operational unit within a historically sales-focused company

Spearheaded the development of over $40 million in new revenue by creating a self-performing service model focused on mission-critical infrastructure installations

Managed the delivery of complex cooling and power projects for data centers, healthcare facilities, and high-tech manufacturing, including CDU800s, UPS systems, PDUs, switchgear, and RDHx integrations

Coordinated across five branch offices in Texas and Arizona to lead thermal and electrical field teams, subcontractors, and OEM techs to successful project closeouts

Led decommissioning efforts for legacy systems with zero disruption to client operations, while integrating high-efficiency replacements

Served as the primary representation to contractors, clients, commissioning agents, and engineering firms.

Fluor Corporation — Various U.S. Locations – Project/Area Manager

April 2016 – December 2022

Managed large-scale industrial and municipal infrastructure projects ranging from $50 million to $1.35 billion across six states, ranging from Water treatment Facilities to Data Center Power Shells.

Led a team of 15 area PMs who directly reported to me as Owners' Representatives for civil and underground utilities at Meta in Mesa, AZ. Fluor explicitly selected my team and me for DC Power Shell Project.

Directed cross-functional teams in procurement, trade coordination, and controls management for complex construction efforts in high-regulation environments

Collaborated with state and municipal officials on permitting, inspections, and environmental compliance for water purification and chemical processing facilities

Played a key role in change order negotiations, resulting in cost avoidance and value engineering improvements without compromising critical path schedules

Coordinated large-scale commissioning efforts with QA/QC teams, engineering leads, and client representatives to ensure operational readiness and handover certification

References Available on Request.

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