Data Centre Electrical Project Lead

Vertiv; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland is seeking a skilled Project Manager – Busbar, MEP & Data Centres to lead complex electrical infrastructure projects from design through delivery. You will manage client relationships, BIM coordination, manufacturing and site delivery to ensure safety, on-time performance and compliance with project specifications.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, construction or data centre environments, with strong planning, commercial and technical skills across engineering,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within engineering, manufacturing, MEP, electrical, construction or data centre environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously from initial handover through to completion.
• Experience taking ownership of client-facing projects in a delivery-focused environment.
• Experience within an engineer-to-order, project-driven or technically complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of how engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site activities interact within a project programme.
• Technical & commercial knowledge
• Electrical distribution systems, switchgear, busbar trunking or similar infrastructure.
• MEP or data centre construction environments.
• BIM coordination and Common Data Environments.
• Technical submittals, drawing approvals and design freeze processes.
• Project planning using Microsoft Project or similar.
• ERP/project management systems such as Oracle EBS, Oracle Apex or equivalent.
• Procurement and project coordination tools such as Smartsheet or similar.
• Budget management, cost control, revenue recognition and variation management.

Responsibilities

• Own the client relationship from project handover through to successful completion.
• Lead project mobilisation, confirming site requirements, programmes, key dates and deliverables.
• Coordinate the production and approval of technical submittals, working closely with Engineering.
• Lead BIM coordination, including modelling programmes, design freeze, drawing submissions and client approvals.
• Manage scope changes, variations, commercial issues and client expectations throughout delivery.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, working with Planning to manage key milestones, production slots and site requirements.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure projects are released and manufactured in line with programme requirements.
• Identify long-lead materials, procurement risks and project dependencies, working with Purchasing to mitigate potential delays.
• Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, revenue, commercial performance and variations.
• Manage monthly applications for payment and invoicing.
• Maintain RIDAC (risks, issues, dependencies and actions) and drive timely resolution.
• Coordinate delivery dates, logistics and dispatch with the Transport and Site Deployment teams.
• Ensure construction drawings are issued to the installation team at the appropriate stage.
• Oversee the completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals and project documentation.
• Lead project close-out, final measure reconciliation and lessons learned.
• Provide clear and regular project reporting to the Project Delivery Lead.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

BIM Coordination

Budget Management

Risk Management

Procurement Coordination

Education

Engineering degree

PMP/PRINCE2/IPMA certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle EBS

Oracle Apex

Smartsheet

Job description

Vertiv Ireland is seeking a skilled Project Manager – Busbar, MEP & Data Centres to lead complex electrical infrastructure projects from design through delivery. You will manage client relationships, BIM coordination, manufacturing and site delivery to ensure safety, on-time performance and compliance with project specifications.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, construction or data centre environments, with strong planning, commercial and technical skills across engineering,