Data Center CM Director

SPM/ QCM on the (NJ-1) Data Center in Clifton, NJ facility (2014-2017)

(NJ-1) is a high-capacity, carrier-neutral wholesale data center, formerly known as a 220,000+ square-foot multi-tenant Tier 3 facility that was designed & developed with the Developer & CM. It features dedicated hard-walled suites, on-site 69kV power, and LEED Gold certification, catering to Fortune 500 enterprises, though the facility was sold to CyrusOne in 2017. 

Key Features and Details

Capacity

Originally designed to accommodate over 430,000 square feet (as referenced in later expansions) with dedicated, secure hard-walled suites.

Power

Features a dedicated on-site 69kV substation with diverse utility feeds.

Reliability

Tier 3 design, utilizing free cooling and efficient power systems to prioritize high reliability.

Connectivity

Carrier-neutral with access to Sidera Networks and HFN, providing high-capacity Ethernet and fiber services. 

Operational History

Development

Developed in partnership with construction management by AECOM.

Sale

Sentinel Data Centers sold its NJ-1 facility to CyrusOne in 2017.

Construction

Interstate Drywall Corp was involved in the construction and build-out of the facility.

Note: While search results refer to 201 Main Ave as the project location, another result lists 2 Peekay Drive in Clifton as a related data center site.

SPM serving the client as Construction manager / Quality Control Manager for the Yahoo data center in Lockport, New York, with the primary construction phase taking place between May 2009 and October 2010. The project, known as the Yahoo Computing Coop (YCC), was a 190,000-square-foot facility focused on energy-efficient cooling.

Key details of the project:

  • Location: Lockport, NY (Upstate New York).
  • Timeline: Construction began in 2009, with the first phase completed and the second phase underway by July 2010.
  • Represent the Client as SPM: Construction management.
  • Expansion: Subsequent expansions to the campus occurred later, with an additional $168 million project announced in 2013. 


The project was chosen for its innovative design, which relied on the local climate and low-cost hydro power for cooling.