About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Process Water Project Manager to lead the delivery of water treatment and process water systems for mission-critical data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Management & Delivery: Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of process water treatment systems in data centre environments Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and financial forecasts Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to integrate process water systems with the overall facility infrastructure Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution
* Technical & Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with project specification, client project expectations and health & safety standards Oversee the design and adhere to the provided specification of water treatment systems (e.g., filtration, softening, reverse osmosis, UV disinfection, deionization) Implement best practices for project execution, including potential of off-site build to deliver the project more effectively
* Stakeholder & Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and internal teams regarding the project delivery including design, procurement, installation and commissioning Provide leadership and strategic advice on all aspects of the project to the various team members including internal design, engineering and site installation teams Facilitate regular project progress, design and internal team meetings to ensure excellent communication between various parties
* Financial & Commercial Management: Develop project budgets from tender handover, financial reports, and cost control measures Identify cost-saving opportunities/value engineering solutions without compromising on quality and compliance Submit monthly payment applications to the clients commercial team
Key Competencies and Skills
* Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex projects Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, and regulators Detail-oriented and analytical, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance Proactive and adaptable, able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commercially astute, understanding financial implications of project decisions
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience working in data centre infrastructure or other high-tech, mission-critical environments Experience with FIDIC contracts Qualifications: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or related field), or relevant industry experience Proven experience (5+ years) in water treatment, project management or M&E delivery in similar environments Some knowledge of water treatment technologies (e.g., filtration, RO, UV, softening, deionization) Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects (design, procurement, installation, commissioning)