CSA (Civils) Lead - Data Centres

Turner & Townsend; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a CSA Lead to oversee civil, structural, and architectural aspects of construction projects during design, procurement and execution. The on-site role requires coordinating engineers, architects, schedulers and contractors to deliver outcomes that meet specifications and safety standards.

You will chair client meetings, report weekly to the Project Director on scope, budget and schedule, manage risk and QA processes, and drive coordination with the client,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CSA roles, particularly in critical environments.
• Genuine lead profile with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of CSA design principles and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review CSA design documents and approve them.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, schedulers and contractors on CSA packages.
• Lead client meetings; report to Project Director on scope, budget and schedule.

Skills

CSA

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Tools / software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Job Description

The CSA Lead will oversee and manage the civil, structural, and architectural aspects of construction projects, during the design / procurement phase & project execution. The CSA Lead will be based on-site, ensuring that all activities are executed efficiently and in compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

The CSA Lead will be required to manage / lead and coordinate with all members of our team, which will comprise of engineers, architects, schedulers, and various stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and the Client.

Tasks and Activities:

Project Coordination:

• Reviewing and approving CSA design documents.
• Participating in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Managing contractors, vendors, and subcontractors associated to the CSA packages.
• Set up, chair, and document all client meetings, ensuring that all stakeholders are fully informed.
• Report weekly to the Project Director on scope, budget, and schedule status, and any other issues related to the construction contracts.
• Liaise with the Client, Professional Team, and Contractor to establish and monitor key project processes, making recommendations as needed.
• Engage with vendors and coordinate their attendance on-site as appropriate.
• Establish, review, and regularly update the Project Risk Register.
• Agree on and monitor Risk Mitigation Plans and provide input into quantitative risk analysis reviews.
• Initiate actions or escalations for tasks falling behind and impacting the critical path.
• Investigating and reporting incidents or near misses.

Quality Control:

• Developing and implementing quality control procedures.
• Monitor and report on the commissioning process, ensuring that all necessary test sheets and documentation are developed.
• Coordinate with the DC Operations team for their involvement in installation, commissioning, and snagging activities.
• Verify GC's compliance with specs and design.
• Manage the defect identification and resolution process, ensuring all handover activities comply with the Turn-Over process.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Coordinate the issuance of RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and other documents, ensuring timely revisions and approvals.
• Prepare and issue monthly and weekly status update reports for stakeholder review.
• Support the change management process by clarifying scopes, justifications, and technical details with the Client, Professional Team, and Contractor.

Site Management:

• Monitor site works, record and report non-conforming work, and drive follow-up actions.
• Conduct regular site quality audits and witness necessary site tests.
• Manage the General Contractor in preparing schedules for project handover and liaise with relevant managers to agree on these schedules.
• Support the GC measurements and monitor field progression.
• Align the construction schedule with physical progress.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards on-site.

Team Coordination:

• Promote a team approach to punch-list development and use available tools for the project.
• Liaise with DC Operations/Security Operations to ensure systems and permits are in place for site access and remedial works post lock-down and turn-over.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CSA roles, particularly in the relevant industry (e.g. Mission Critical environment - Data Centre, Nuclear, Pharma etc)
• Genuine Lead profile (10+ years experience)
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of CSA design principles and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and project management tools.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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