M&E Project Manager (Electrical Bias)

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Lahti; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd in Lahti, Finland, is seeking a professional site-based Project Manager to deliver MEP-focused project management for data centre construction. You will support directors, coordinate procurement, and ensure installation, commissioning, and safety are tightly controlled on site.

Applicants should have MEP management experience on data centres, strong knowledge of electrical equipment, excellent communication and team collaboration skills, and be eligible to work in

Qualifications

• MEP management experience on data centres and other mission-critical construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of electrical equipment and engineering specifications for data centres.
• Experience managing procurement of critical electrical equipment on large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors in delivering business objectives and high-quality project management services.
• Administer contracts and manage procurement, delivery, and commissioning on-site.
• Coordinate with vendors, MEP contractors, and consultants to ensure on-time delivery.
• Review drawings, specs, and schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare bids and manage service delivery for profit.

Skills

MEP management

Electrical equipment knowledge

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Numeracy

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About this opportunity

Professional site-based Project Manager responsible the delivery of project management services for data centres construction projects within the Electrical discipline.

Location: Lahti.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that project management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements and business procedures.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Building a network of vendors, MEP contractors and consultants.
• Participating in development and implementation of procurement and delivery strategy for the MEP deliverable.
• Ensuring the quality and compliance of the MEP design, procurement, installation, and commissioning, in accordance with the project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Working closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and installation of project critical plant and equipment.
• Undertaking a full design review of drawings, specifications, and schedules for accuracy and completeness of design.
• Monitoring and controlling the progress of procurement, delivery, and commissioning on-site.
• Taking regular site walks to promote and observe safety and progress, report and track any corrective actions through to timely completion.
• Monitoring on- and off-site works, recording and reporting non-conforming work and driving the team for follow-up, preventative and close-out actions.
• Ensuring that MEP installation is fully coordinated and optimised to eliminate wasteful activity on site.
• Preparing and monitoring technical submissions.
• Assisting in the change management process,the review and assessment of proposed variations in the works and of any actual or anticipated delays to the progress of the works.
• Working with the appointed general contractor to ensure that appropriate method statements are in place and signed off by the relevant parties in advance of installation.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• MEP management experience working on data centres and other mission-critical related construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of electrical equipment and engineering specifications relating to Data Centres.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Experience managing the procurement of critical electrical equipment on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Eligible to work in the EU.
• Experience working in the Nordics is desirable.
• Professional level of English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree - Electrical Engineering.

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.