Quality Coordinator - Mechanical (Data Centres - Finland)

Arcadis; Finland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator to lead QA/QC activities on a major data centre project in Finland. The role involves on-site oversight of mechanical construction, commissioning and handover, plus review of ITPs and preparation of BIM-based QC checklists.

You will ensure compliance with specifications, standards and local regulations while driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work either 100% in Finland or travel internationally (11/3 rotations).

Qualifications

• Bilingual Finnish (Native) & English (Fluent) preferred but not essential
• Mechanical construction, maintenance or commissioning of data centers or other mission-critical environments
• Proficient in interpreting complex engineering drawings, schematics and specifications
• Understanding of ASHRAE standards and familiarity with BMS
• Strong understanding of local regulations and project management principles
• Strong IT ability (BIM 360 & Google suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively, prioritise and solve problems
• Detail-focussed
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical activities on site through construction, commissioning and handover
• Review and approve ITPs and check-sheets
• Develop QA/QC checklists and convert to BIM format for assets
• Ensure contractors comply with ITPs and complete QC checklists in BIM 360
• Verify adherence to project specs, IFC drawings, codes and standards
• Identify discrepancies and drive resolution with PMC Quality Manager
• Support startup and commissioning protocols for mechanical systems
• Sign-off completed works before energisation

Skills

Finnish language

English language

Mechanical construction

Engineering drawings

ASHRAE knowledge

BMS awareness

Local regulations

BIM 360

Google Suite

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

BIM 360

Google Suite

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:

We’re looking for an experienced Quality Coordinator to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a key role in the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in Finland.

The successful candidate will be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to Finland (11/3 rotations)

Role accountabilities:

Duties

• Daily on-site presence overseeing mechanical activities throughout construction, commissioning and handover phases
• Review and approval of ITPs, check-sheets, etc.
• Benchmarking workmanship standards
• Verifying ongoing works against benchmarks, ensuring compliance with established workmanship standards
• Developing QA/QC checklists and converting to BIM format for use with individual assets
• Verifying ongoing works against benchmarks, ensuring compliance with established workmanship standards
• Ensuring contractors comply with their ITPs and complete QC checklists within BIM 360
• Confirming adherence to project specifications, IFC drawings, codes and standards
• Identifying discrepancies, overseeing, monitoring and expediting resolution of issues arising
• Verifying calibration status of monitoring and measuring equipment
• Monitor the progressive generation of red line drawings and as-built records
• Review and report on the accuracy of red-line and as built records
• Escalating potential quality issues to PMC Quality Manager, as required for resolution
• Identifying lessons learned and promoting continual improvement of operations
• Providing guidance and input to SPCs in pursuit of continual improvement
• Assisting with start-up and commissioning protocols, witnessing the commissioning of mechanical systems (HVAC, pumps, piping, critical cooling, fire protection, etc)
• Sign-off of completed construction works and checks before energisation

Skills

• Bilingual Finnish (Native) & English (Fluent - written and oral) preferable but not essential
• Mechanical construction, maintenance or commissioning of data centers or other mission-critical environments
• Proficient in the interpretation and application of complex engineering drawings, schematics and specifications
• Understanding of ASHRAE standards and familiarity with BMS
• Strong understanding of local regulations and project management principles
• Strong IT ability (BIM 360 & Google suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively, prioritise and solve problems
• Detail-focussed
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

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:

• BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering preferred / BTech level
• Extensive experience in a Quality Manager role on major construction projects
• Experience working on data centre/technology project experience preferred but not essential
• Experience working in consultancy, general contractor or client-side environments

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.