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Associate Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centres (Nordics)

Arcadis
Birmingham
2 weeks ago
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Overview

Associate Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centres (Nordics) – Arcadis. Based in the UK with potential significant international travel to Finland (11/3 day rotations). Role involves delivering hyperscale data centre construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.

Role description

Play a key role delivering tech sector mega-projects. You will join a rapidly growing team and contribute to one of our biggest data centre construction projects in Finland.

Role accountabilities

Pre-construction

  • Working with the client and general contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Master Project Budget
  • Supporting Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
  • Supporting contract negotiations
  • Assisting the client and the Client’s team in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and consultants

Construction

  • Managing the General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground
  • Coordinating Value Engineering efforts during the construction phase
  • Working with the Client’s commercial and PCG team to develop Budget Management and Tracking
  • Liaising with the Client’s schedule management team to provide Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis

Close out / Fit up

  • Initiating close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
  • Establishing close out documentation requirements with the Client’s document controller. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
  • Assisting with City and/or other Authority final inspections and occupancy process
  • Assisting the Client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants
Qualifications & experience

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are technically capable and come with:

  • An in-depth understanding of large-scale technical projects and construction techniques
  • Ability to manage technical disciplines
  • Experience working on Data Centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds
  • Ability to commit to significant international travel
Why Arcadis?

We empower our people and believe everyone’s contribution matters. Arcadis pursues a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet and help create a lasting legacy.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to equality and inclusion, aiming to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all. Diversity of experiences drives innovation. Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to how we improve quality of life, across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.


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