Strategic Project Manager – Data Centres
Job Title: Strategic Project Manager - Data Centre HVAC Solutions
Location: Dublin Hybrid
Role Overview:
A strategic thinker with extensive commercial experience in effective end-to-end data centre project management (HVAC/MEP) is required. The successful candidate will have a technical background, enthusiasm and customer/quality-oriented mindset that results in creating and maintaining successful projects.
About the Company:
Our client is the European market leader and strategic partner for smart energy efficient Indoor Air and Critical Air Solutions. Their mission is to be recognized by their global customers as the technology leader providing highest quality standards for improved Air Comfort, safety and wellbeing.
Main Responsibilities:
* Determine and define project scope and objectives
* Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources effectively
* Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
* Track project costs rigorously and mitigate potential inflation risks in order to meet budget
* Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
* Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
* Manage contracts with suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
* Utilize industry best practices, techniques & standards throughout entire project execution
* Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
* Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
* Interact with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements
* Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status
* Review the engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions
* Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
* Create frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection
* Ensure the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
* Assist on site works such as snagging, pre-commissioning and commissioning, ensuring all the associated paperwork is completed to the highest standard
* Prepare technical submittals following detailed project approval processes i.e. Pharmaceutical
* HVAC design work including drawing updates and modifications
* Order parts and equipment
* Complete health and safety documentation as required
Key Candidate Requirements:
* Third Level Engineering Qualification, preferably Mechanical/Electrical or Building services
* 5+ years of commercial project management and 2 years+ Data Centre related experience
* Proven ability to solve problems creatively
* Strong familiarity with PP software tools, methodologies & best practices
* Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
* Excellent analytical skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
* Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timelines
Key Knowledge:
* Microsoft Suite of products including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Key Personal Skills & Attributes:
* Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
* Responsibility for follow-up on actions based on various team projects
* Excellent organisation and time management skills in managing multiple tasks simultaneously
* Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative
* Build strong internal and external relationships using effective verbal and written communication skills
This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading pioneer in their field in a progressive DC PM role where there is unrivalled access to world-class projects, attractive compensation and genuine prospects of further career advancement as the company expands further.