Senior Electrical Project Director, Data Centre

Turner & Townsend; Oulu; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting an Electrical Project Director to join our Data Centre team in Oulu, Finland. You will lead large-scale data centre projects from feasibility through construction and completion, coordinating clients, contractors and designers to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

With extensive on-site leadership, you will develop strategies, manage budgets and risks, and drive innovations in the data centre real estate sector, while guiding the project team and reporting

Qualifications

• University degree in an electrical/construction field or trade qualification.
• Minimum 12 years’ work experience in construction, including experience in large scale mission critical projects.
• Track record of delivering the construction of hyperscale Data Centre projects ideally from inception to completion.
• Experience of master planning/strategic estate development and capital project planning for business case compilation is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles at all levels.
• Availability for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing large-scale and complex data centre projects in the real estate sector, from feasibility, design, construction and completion.
• Developing and implementing project strategies, plans and large-scale budgets on complex construction projects.
• Establishing and maintaining effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress and other performance indicators.
• Managing and mitigating risks and issues.
• Preparing and delivering written project communication materials.
• Preparing and presenting formal project progress and other reports.
• Managing and coordinating the client, contractors and designers.
• Attending and chairing meetings and drafting minutes, etc.
• Developing and delivering presentation materials for client pitches, etc.
• Managing and updating key information into the Turner & Townsend internal database.
• Providing thought leadership and insights on the latest trends and innovations in the Data Centre real estate sector

Skills

Client-facing experience

Data Centre knowledge

On-site availability

Education

University Degree in electrical/construction field

Trade qualification

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting an Electrical Project Director to join our Data Centre team in Oulu, Finland. You will lead large-scale data centre projects from feasibility through construction and completion, coordinating clients, contractors and designers to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

With extensive on-site leadership, you will develop strategies, manage budgets and risks, and drive innovations in the data centre real estate sector, while guiding the project team and reporting