OFCI Project Manager

Gleeds; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary from €90,000 gross per annum

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a professional site-based Project Manager to deliver data centre construction programs within Mechanical and Electrical disciplines, focusing on OFCI equipment. You will support Directors, manage contracts, and drive procurement and delivery strategies for MEP deliverables.

Key requirements include 5+ years in data centre projects, strong engineering knowledge, and fluent English. Italian is a plus; remote work is unlikely.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data centre construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and engineering specs for data centers.
• Experience in vendor QA/QC and project procurement processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluent English; Italian is a plus.
• Eligible to work in Italy; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors in delivering business objectives and project goals.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent or Project Manager.
• Coordinate with vendors, MEP contractors and consultants.
• Oversee design review, procurement, installation and commissioning on site.
• Ensure on-time delivery and installation of critical plant and equipment.
• Lead safety walks, report corrective actions and ensure progress.
• Lead and mentor team members and prepare bids for services.

Skills

Experience in data centre construction

Strong communication skills

Problem solving & numeracy

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree - mechanical or electrical

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Professional site-based Project Manager responsible the delivery of project management services for data centres construction projects within Mechanical and Electrical disciplines, specially focused on OFCI equipment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that project management deliverables meet Customers' requirements and business procedures.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent or Project Manager.
• Building a network of vendors, MEP contractors and consultants.
• Participating in development and implementation of procurement and delivery strategy for the MEP deliverable.
• Ensuring the quality and compliance of the MEP design, procurement, installation, and commissioning, in accordance with the project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Working closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and installation of project critical plant and equipment.
• Undertaking a full design review of drawings, specifications, and schedules for accuracy and completeness of design.
• Monitoring and controlling the progress of procurement, delivery, and commissioning on-site.
• Taking regular site walks to promote and observe safety and progress, report and track any corrective actions through to timely completion.
• Monitoring on- and off-site works, recording and reporting non-conforming work and driving the team for follow-up, preventative and close-out actions.
• Ensuring that MEP installation is fully coordinated and optimised to eliminate wasteful activity on site.
• Preparing and monitoring technical submitting.
• Assisting in the change management process, the review and assessment of proposed variations in the works and of any actual or anticipated delays to the progress of the works.
• Working with the appointed general contractor to ensure that appropriate method statements are in place and signed off by the relevant parties in advance of installation.
• Leading and mentoring employees to their full potential.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Initial salary: from €90,000 gross per annum, with higher remuneration available based on experience and qualifications.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• 5+ years of experience in data centre construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and engineering specifications relating to Data Centers.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Experience in vendor QA/QC.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluency in English. Italian is a plus.
• Eligible to work in Italy (visa sponsorship is not available).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree - mechanical or electrical engineering

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people - colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you'll become part of a truly global team that isn't restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we're committed to the success of our people, clients and communities - giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.