Director of Construction

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• Construction Manager

  Competitive

  EMEA

  Design & Build

  Permanent

  London, UK
   
  The Client

  Datacenter People is has been instructed by a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders this client is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
   
  What the Job Involves

  • A strong culture of safety is in place. Clear safety goals are in place and has the support of all organisations involved in the project. 
  • Communicate a clear project execution strategy to the overall project team and ensure that this strategy is translated into meaningful goals and associated timelines. 
  • Help to establish and communicate the key project objectives to successfully deliver a constructed and commissioned facility. 
  • Help develop the long term engineering, construction and Start Up plan (in coordination with the Operational Readiness team) required to achieve the project target cost and associated schedule. 
  • Help to ensure that project controls are successful and that the relevant information is communicated to the team and senior management. 
  • Help to execute the project and deliver the appropriate information according to the funding plan agreed with governance. 
  • Help to implement the project execution plan and team building applicable to the relevant project phase. 
  • Support the planning, staffing and organising of the project for the relevant phases  
  • Identify, document and communicate the project risks, exceptions and assumptions. Ensure an effective risk management plan is executed and that risk owners are appointed. 
  • Help to build safety and regulatory compliance into both the design and project execution approach and ensure that this is implemented. 
  • Ensures monthly progress and cost reports are generated and issued. Be the champion for the SPS schedules/reports in EMEA. 
  • Help to find innovative and creative approaches regarding the design and /or construction of facilities that will result in substantial cost and/or time savings while still achieving all of the project objectives.   
  • Help to ensure that the ADA Infrastructure EHS, Quality and Engineering standards and practices are implemented and the safety and quality goals are met during the course of the design and construction and close-out. 
  • Excellent communications developed within the ADA Infrastructure project team and to the wider program team as appropriate. 

  We’re Looking for Someone With

  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong communications skills.
  • Interest in engineering and construction.

    
  We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
   

• Commerical Manager

  Competitive

  EMEA

  Design & Build

  Permanent

  London, UK
   
  The Client

  Datacenter People is has been instructed by a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders this client is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
   
  What the Job Involves

  • Create cost estimates, studies, analyses and evaluations at all levels of project development, with heavy focus on conceptual planning and pre-construction phases, this role will partner with the wider strategic, pre-construction and delivery and commissioning teams.
  • Provide various cost analysis, data gathering, and data analytics specific to the cost of work for construction.
  • Provide cost estimates for OpEx requirements and associated Lifecycle CapEx costs (replacement costs during lifetime, etc.). 
  • Analyse drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare/review/comment on time, cost, and labour estimates for projects.
  • Review quantity take-off as a separate validation of contractor pricing.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor GMPs and change order estimates.
  • Provide costing information for customer requested changes on a timely basis (in tandem with GC during execution).
  • Provide the link between the delivery team and the wider GLP finance functions.
  • Review and implement lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and competitive.
  • Review, evaluate and negotiate non-OFCI material quotes as needed.
  • Understand and handle competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors/partners.
  • Provide feedback to management team on partners’ commercial performance – cost consultants, GC, MEP, etc. 

  We’re Looking for Someone With

  • Proven record of leadership, strong verbal and written communications abilities, good interpersonal and organisational skills, computer proficiency, capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, impeccable integrity and can-do attitude are all essential to success.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software & Microsoft Project version 2003 or higher 
  • A proven record of accomplishments entering new regions and, with the wider team, putting together construction projects from beginning to end ensuring the timelines are met. 
  • A thorough understanding of contracting strategies including but not limited to lump sum, cost plus, fee-based, T&M.
  • A thorough understanding of material take-off & cost estimating experience, and a working understanding of labour rates, general conditions, overhead, & profit.
  • Knowledge of AutoCad is a plus.
  • Knowledge of network & operating systems support a plus.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to develop and document procedures.
  • Must be able to work with people at all levels internally and within the customer & vendor environments. 
  • Must be able to work in a team environment. 
  • Degree qualification in quantity surveying. 
  • 3 – 5 years' of experience working in mission critical data centre constructions, UPS system installations, generator installations and have overall critical facility knowledge.
  • Experience of project management.
  • Must be able to handle multiple construction projects simultaneously.
  • Must be willing to travel between 35-50% of the time as well as oversee multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. 

    
  We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
   

• Construction Manager

  Competitive

  EMEA

  Design & Build

  Permanent

  Vienna, Austria
   
  The Client

  Datacenter People is working with the largest global provider of cloud and carrier neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions.

  What the Job Involves

  • Stakeholder Communication.
  • Contract Management.
  • Quality Assurance.
  • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing in partnership with cross functional/matrixed team members in cost and schedule. 
  • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates. Reporting upward on opportunities, risks, and mitigations to ensure predictable delivery of capacity. 
  • Accountable for the development of cost savings solutions and early identification of project savings/underruns to ensure target values are maintained which providing predictable delivery of capacity to the business. 
  • Lead and mentor the construction team by providing guidance and support. 
  • Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviours and communications.

  We’re Looking for Someone Who

  • 10+ years’ experience working construction project management, preferably in data centers.
  • Strong background in Project Management methodologies.
  • Experience in managing a construction project. 
  • Experience with the design and deployment of technical electrical and mechanical systems (electrical or mechanical background. 
  • Experience in Continuous Process Improvement and defining and managing associated metrics and KPIs. 
  • Experience in data centres or a similar mission critical environment is considered a significant advantage though not essential this will be a key consideration should multiple candidates be assessed for suitability. 
  • Experience of working in a European multi-cultural environment.
  • Highly proficient in spoken and written English (C1 or C2 level of CEFR).
  • Good German language skills (B2 level of CEFR). 

  We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.