Project Manager - Data Centres

Currie & Brown; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international construction consultancy in Paris is seeking experienced Project Managers with Data Centre experience to oversee construction projects. You will ensure high standards of cost, quality, and performance, lead contract negotiations, and manage project delivery efficiently. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills in French and English. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Prestations

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive Data Centre experience is preferred.
• Well-organised, diligent, and commercially astute.
• Experience in Mission Critical environments is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Implement and standardize standards of cost, quality, and control.
• Lead in contract negotiations regarding design and construction.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with consultants.

Connaissances

Technical delivery experience

Good technical writing

Client-facing skills

Communication skills (French and English)

Delivery of large capital expenditure projects

Risk management qualifications

Formation

Relevant tertiary degree in a construction related field

Description du poste

About The Role

Currie & Brown is one of the leading International physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.

Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown are looking for experienced construction Project Managers with Data Centres experience to join our Paris team. The role will be responsible for over viewing the construction and Capital expenditure works for the Paris DataCentres. The role will be based in Clichy.

Your core duties will involve :

• To implement, and standardize as far as practically possible, highest standards of cost, quality and programme control throughout the design and build phases of multiple projects.
• Advise and lead in contract negotiations to determine design and construction programme and costs, while always ensuring that the highest quality of service is procured.
• Advise and negotiate with principle suppliers of major plant and equipment to procure these items prior to appointment of the contractors, to ensure the timely placement of orders for long lead items prior to contact negotiations and award to contractors.
• Play a leading role in the delivery of the M&E design and assist with M&E Consultants in achieving cost effective and resilient infrastructures on each site they work on.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with M & E consultants and contractors both on and off site.
• Develop project management systems, procedures and processes to ensure that external consultants and the internal team interface in the successful completion of the project.
• Advise and maintain standards for monitoring design and construction programme, cost control and project information systems to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare monthly reports based on agreed standard formats that demonstrate and provide accurate information to the Senior Management team regarding projects currently in execution and that they are being managed for a successful outcome (including relevant financial and cash‑flow reports).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local permitting and government / local authority regulations.
• Together with local construction and fit out teams ensure all project plans and information are properly communicated and understood by all relevant client staff including costs, design schedules, procurement, construction issues, M&E technical data, construction issues, contractor invoices and payments, funding requirements, change order notifications and any other issues that might materially affect the construction progress of each project.
• Ensure timely resolution of issues and deficiencies and develop and implement contingency plans to recover project costs and schedule slippage when appropriate.
• Ensure the proper and complete handover of the completed works to the Client operations teams.
• Participate in a culture of a team working and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for implementing modern project management and quality assurance techniques.
• Works closely with the Development Managers, Technical Directors, Regional Construction Managers, Site Operations Managers, Facility Managers / Supervisors and rollout team regarding the design, construction and progress of the works.
• Regular liaison with M & E consultants and power authorities to ensure correct design and implementation of electricity supply.
• The role will have a strong focus on contractor management and performance, establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring the efficient and seamless delivery of facilities management services to the facilities.

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you :

• Relevant tertiary degree in a construction related field
• Technical delivery experience gained within the construction industry, ideally extensive Data Centre experience
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills (French and English speaking at professional level)
• Delivery of large capital expenditure projects with a high dependence on M&E
• Worked in Mission Critical environments
• Well‑organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well‑disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible
• Risk management / CDM qualifications or experience

About You

We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives.