Project Manager for new Build Data Centers

NorthC Datacenters Deutschland; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthC Datacenters Deutschland in Frankfurt is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the liaison between NorthC and external design/construction partners. You will lead the complete project lifecycle, drive schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure a seamless handover to NorthC Operations.

The role requires at least five years of project management experience, knowledge of CSA/MEP installations, and professional German and English

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a minimum of five years of project management experience.
• Experience with CSA and MEP installations is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the complete project in collaboration with consultants and external vendors.
• Lead meetings and ensure progress is tracked and actions are followed up.
• Manage design, construction, and handover to NorthC Operations and Facilities.
• Coordinate with authorities, utilities, and local stakeholders.
• Maintain budget and schedule, raising deviations promptly.
• Lead testing and commissioning planning for flawless operation.
• Represent the company professionally in all engagements.

Skills

Project management

CSA/MEP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Bilingual GM/EN

Job description

NorthC Group operates data centers in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany. NorthC distinguishes itself by a strong local presence in various regions, high-quality services, and customized connectivity and hybrid cloud solutions. NorthC aims to be completely climate neutral by 2030, based on four sustainability pillars: 100% green energy, green hydrogen, optimal use of waste heat from data centers, and modular construction.

The appointed NorthC Project Manager will be the liaison between the NorthC organisation and the consultancy company and contractor(s) managing the design and construction works.

The NorthC Project Manager (PM) has two main tasks:

• Delivery of the complete project. For this the PM works closely together with the consultants who will deliver the full detailed design of the data centre and the consultants who will manage the construction site. With a lead role for the PM, the consultants, the contractors and vendors for OFCI equipment are contracted externally. The PM will set up a structured schedule for meetings/calls with the external parties to make sure he/she is fully up to date on the progress of activities and can intervene or take action when necessary to keep the project on track. Building and maintaining relationships with other external stakeholders is also the responsibility of the PM, including the municipality, building authorities, power company, neighbours.
• Manage the internal stakeholders, ensure the project is being build according to the NorthC Blueprint, and prepare the project for a smooth hand over to the NorthC Operations and Facilities department in-country. The PM will organise timely reviews with NorthC specialists to check and discuss the design documentation of the project versus the NorthC blueprint.

Over the course of the project the PM will facilitate the drafting of the testing and commissioning plan to ensure the delivery of a flawless operation of the data centre according to the design. The testing and commissioning activities also have the purpose of acceptance test and will provide at the same time an instruction period for the NorthC Operations and Facilities department.

Responsibilities;

• Managing the design stages and construction of the project
• Active communication with all stakeholders involved, e.g. consultants, contractors, suppliers, authorities, NorthC stakeholders and specialists
• Managing the contractors and suppliers involved
• Monitoring the budget and timeline of all phases of the project and proactively signalling deviations on time
• Initiating necessary offers and timely start-up of POs within the project
• Managing the contracts with contractors and suppliers
• Safeguard the quality of the delivered products with support of the consultants
• Ensuring a smooth hand over of the project to the NorthC Operations and Facilities department
• Ensuring the works are in accordance with agreed processes and procedures within the framework of Health & Safety (HSE) and quality systems

Capabilities:

• Technical knowledge in the field of CSA and MEP installations
• Fully informed and aware of new developments in the market
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management and project management methodologies
• Can-do-mentality, innovative, flexible, problem-solving thinking, analytical
• Management skills for managing and motivating project members in the project
• Excellent communication skills and able to interact at different levels (both technical and managerial)
• Understands the difference between, goal, objective, process and content details
• Presentation skills at a professional level
• Represents the company in a professional manner
• A team player with integrity, able to deal well with different stakeholder interests
• Persuasiveness, Ownership and decisiveness
• German & English speaking and writing at a professional level