CSA Manager, Data Centre Projects, Finland

Barona Careers; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barona Careers seeks experienced MEP/CSA leaders to manage civil, structural and architectural activities for large-scale data centre developments in the Helsinki area and other Finnish locations. The role covers design through handover, requiring strong leadership, scheduling, budgeting and safety focus.

You will coordinate with MEP, commissioning and operations teams to ensure timely delivery, compliance with safety standards, and high-quality finishes in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of CSA management on mission-critical facilities such as data centres.
• Experience with BIM and Revit coordination processes.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and modern construction management practices.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA activities from design through commissioning and handover.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Ensure milestones are achieved while safety, quality and commercial objectives are met.
• Supervise and coordinate site construction activities, methodologies, logistics and contractor performance.
• Review civil, structural and architectural designs for constructability and execution.
• Coordinate design modifications, value engineering and risk assessments.
• Resolve RFIs, design clarifications and technical submittals.
• Collaborate with MEP, commissioning and operations teams for successful delivery.

Skills

CSA management

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

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Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Our client is a rapidly growing international digital infrastructure developer and operator, delivering large-scale, mission- critical facilities that enable cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced digital services. Due to significant expansion in Finland, they are seeking multiple experienced MEP Managers to support several major data centre construction projects. Opportunities are available in: Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Loviisa, Lohja, Kouvola The RoleAs a CSA Manager, you will be responsible for leading all Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from design coordination through construction, commissioning, and final handover. This is a key leadership position within large-scale hyperscale data centre developments, requiring strong technical expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive complex construction projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all CSA aspects of data centre construction projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved while maintaining safety, quality and commercial objectives.
• Supervise and coordinate site construction activities, methodologies, logistics and contractor performance.
• Review civil, structural and architectural designs for constructability and project execution.
• Coordinate design modifications, value engineering initiatives and risk assessments.
• Resolve technical and construction-related issues and drive the closure of RFIs, design clarifications and technical submittals.
• Collaborate closely with MEP, commissioning and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery and handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction project management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing CSA works on mission-critical facilities, such as data centres.
• Strong understanding of: Reinforced concrete structures, Structural steel construction, Architectural finishes, Site infrastructure works, Experience with: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with BIM and Revit coordination processes.
• Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and modern construction management practices.
• Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes in mission-critical environments.
• Strong leadership, planning, stakeholder management and commercial management skills.
• Previous hyperscale data centre project experience is highly preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, construction management and health & safety certifications are considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on some of Finland's most significant hyperscale and AI-ready data centre developments.
• Exposure to cutting-edge mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with experienced international engineering, construction and operations professionals.
• A leading role in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global construction industry.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding international organization.
• Competitive compensation package and the chance to contribute to landmark digital infrastructure projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Commissioning, Structural engineering, Construction drawing (reading), Construction management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

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