Director of Construction (Commissioning & QA/QC)

NTT Global Data Centers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Director of Construction Management who will define and implement best-practice construction management processes across our EMEA portfolio. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with CSA, MEP, ICT & Systems and delivering at-scale with a strong focus on QA/QC.

The role operates within a matrixed organization, partner with design, procurement and operations, and drives consistency of delivery, risk management, and governance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience delivering large, complex construction projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement best practice construction management procedures across the EMEA portfolio.
• Provide commissioning and QA/QC support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams including CSA, MEP, ICT & Systems.
• Perform supplier assessments during PQQ and Tender stages, including technical submissions.
• Define handover criteria and ensure adherence to delivery standards across projects.

Skills

Construction management

QA/QC

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management

Job description

The Director of Construction Management is accountable for definition and implementation of best practice construction management processes, procedures and standards across our EMEA portfolio.

The role operates within a matrixed organization and structure, ensuring that NTT GDCs standards are maintained across our build program, irrespective of scale, execution partners or country of build.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for definition and implementation of best practice, construction management, commissioning and QA/QC procedures, processes and guidelines for the EMEA Construction Portfolio.
• Accountable for provision of Commissioning and QA/QC support to the construction execution teams throughout the project life cycle, including on-boarding, training and auditing of implementation of defined construction management procedures.
• Manage a team of across CSA, MEP, ICT & Systems, Cx and Construction Transition Management, ensuring planned and structured Cx and QA/QC input and support to the project at key project intervals and milestones.
• Provide constructability input to new and existing site development opportunities, including risk analysis input and assessments during pre-construction stage feeding into land acquisition and expansion stage requirements.
• Provide technical input, assessment and where required perform site and capability assessments of new suppliers at PQQ and Tender stage, including but limited to definition and assessment of required technical and construction methodology submissions during same.
• Define handover criteria and checklists aligned with NTT internal and external Client requirements, including but not limited to; MEP, ICT, Telemetry and CSA deliverables and implement project-based quality audit and general guidance documents that enable project teams to predictably plan and execute to these defined standards across the region.
• Work with the Construction and Scheduling teams to identify key points within project execution to perform site inspections against created standards and in preparation for construction transition to operations.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, Commissioning and Engineering teams identify and reporting on project, supplier and regional OKRs and KPIs.
• Identify standards within services, equipment and contractor requirements on our Data Centre projects, driving pre-positioning and working with programme managers and OFCI manager to ensure a right first-time mentality.
• Define and implement, in co-ordination with the Quality and CX teams, Contractor and Supplier on-boarding and training that ensures pre-start alignment and awareness of execution standards and GC deliverables through the execution cycle and handover.
• Provide CM expertise and support to the Construction and CX teams during the Commissioning and Handover phases, including but not limited to; seeking and supporting technical solutions to issues encountered, escalation support with GC, equipment suppliers and Client teams, shift and Project Management support during the CX and handover phases and operational transition team support for handover/receipt of phases.
• Support definition and implementation of design and construction methodologies / standards from the expansion/pre and post-acquisition phase : enabling objective cost, schedule and execution strategy assessment, and follow through tactical execution development through the respective RIBA stages and GC award.
• Align with NTTs design, engineering, and construction teams to continuously assess and implement value add opportunities for our existing and prospective projects.
• Develop Best in Class continuous improvement processes that continuously drive improvement in cost and schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, Relevant professional certifications.
• Extensive technical experience in the delivery and management of large complex construction projects with knowledge of the end-to-end process required to take a project from inception through to handover.

Professional Skills

• A motivated team member with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, key initiatives, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work with peers in a cross-functional and collaborative working environment that can influence from the initial project stages through design and into implementation to deliver on key projects and programmes.
• High personal and professional standard to deliver a high-quality product with a safety mindset.
• Detail and technical orientated professional that displays strong organization and delivery skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to dynamically manage problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills both in planning and delivery stages of a project / programme.
• Customer focused attitude.
• Knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety and related regulations associated with construction project delivery.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrate proven mission critical, preferably Data Centre, construction experience.
• Possess excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate complex and high-pressure environments.
• Have experience in operating at a management level and ability to present to senior leadership both internally and without external stakeholder forums.
• Have experience in remotely supporting and delivering successful outputs from consultant and project teams.
• Excellent project delivery experience and skillset, with the ability to operate within a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong development and maintenance of stakeholder.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.