Associate Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centres (Norway)

Arcadis; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical Project Manager to oversee hyperscale data centre construction projects. You will manage all stages from pre-construction to close-out, coordinating with clients, GCs, and vendors while traveling internationally as required.

You bring deep technical understanding of large-scale construction, ability to lead multiple disciplines, and a track record in data centre projects.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of large-scale technical construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple technical disciplines across complex systems.
• Experience in data centre new build or refurbishment, preferably hyperscale.
• Willingness to commit to significant international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects from pre-construction through close-out.
• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedule and Master Project Budget in collaboration with client and GC.
• Support contractor pre-qualification, bid analysis, negotiations, and vendor scoping.
• Coordinate VE efforts and budget tracking with client teams.
• Manage GC and direct vendors on site and ensure schedule adherence.
• Assist with close-out documentation and inspections.

Skills

Large-scale projects

Construction techniques

Technical discipline management

Data centre experience

International travel

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Play a key role delivering tech sector mega-projects.

We are looking for an experienced Associate Mechanical Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a key role in delivering one of our biggest data centre construction projects in Norway.

You can be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to Norway (11/3 day rotations).

Role accountabilities:

You’ll be responsible for managing all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects, taking projects through pre-construction, construction, and close out/fit-up.

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 a technically capable and come to us 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, would be advantageous
• Ability to commit to significant international travel

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.