Overview:
- Fortivum are now seeking a Senior Project Manager (client representative) with experience in the management and execution of Data Centre projects from concept through to handover.
- The role involves managing multiple stakeholders, including design consultants, general contractors, and equipment vendors, to ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
- Primary Location: Dublin – European Travel Once per Month
Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale data centre developments (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise).
- Represent the client in all phases of the project lifecycle, including feasibility, design development, procurement, construction, and handover.
- Drive project governance, including stage-gate reviews, risk management, change control, and stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Manage multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams, including MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and commissioning specialists.
- Act as primary liaison between the client and project teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
Cost, Schedule & Quality Control
- Ensure delivery against defined budget, schedule, and performance benchmarks.
- Oversee contractor procurement strategies (e.g., design & build, EPC, or CM) and contract administration.
- Ensure rigorous QA/QC, health & safety, and commissioning processes are enforced.
Technical Oversight
- Review and approve technical documentation, design submissions, construction drawings, and commissioning protocols.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, etc.) and local regulatory requirements.
Risk & Compliance
- Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Oversee adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory standards and ensure permits and approvals are in place.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in project management within mission-critical environments.
- Proven track record managing large-scale data centre projects as a client representative or owner’s project manager.
- Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure systems: electrical (HV/LV), mechanical (cooling), fire protection, and BMS.
