Electrical Project Manager

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JDL Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an exciting developer in the data centre sector, as we grow their team in Milan. This role is for an experienced electrical professional seeking a new challenge.

This opportunity offers a local Italian contract with a comprehensive package including a basic salary, bonus, shares, company car and healthcare.

About the Role

• The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for managing all aspects of the electrical packages, including contractor design, procurement, contract governance, pre-construction, mobilisation, commercial aspects and delivery through to handover with a defect-free ambition.
• They will lead a safety-first culture as a priority, in all aspects of the electrical package management process while working closely with the Project Lead.
• They must ensure that safety standards are applied to achieve the objective of zero accidents on our projects.
• They will operate in close consultation with stakeholders and departments, both internally and externally, acting as a key interface for respective packages or disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• To review and comment on all design information in collaboration with the engineering team to ensure it is buildable, commissionable, and compliant with requirements and those of the end-user.
• To work with the Design Team and contractors to identify any design optimisation, and pre-fabrication opportunities.
• To provide input to early development stage activities (securing land, power, and permits) for new or potential site acquisitions, including risk management from conception to project completion.
• To support value engineering and optimisation initiatives and deploy them across all projects.
• To collaborate with the Project Lead and programme team on the procurement strategy and process.
• To fully review and evaluate general contractors and sub-contractor electrical package(s) and/or equipment package(s) tender returns.
• To manage all aspects of the electrical package, including contractor design, procurement, contract governance, pre-construction, mobilisation, commercial aspects, and delivery through to handover with a defect-free ambition.

Requirements

• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in delivering general contractor or developer roles for DC Development projects. Experience in managing complex projects would be a plus.
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget with exemplary safety, quality, and sustainability records.
• Strong leadership, decision-making skills, and excellent communication abilities.
• A degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.