Hyperscale Data Center PM — MEP & Construction Lead

Westwood Recruitment; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a hyperscale data center development in Norway. You will lead across construction phases with a strong focus on coordinating MEP and critical infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on leadership, reading technical scopes, managing interfaces between contractors and clients, and ensuring adherence to Norwegian regulations and safety standards. On-site work in Norway with a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on large-scale construction projects, hyperscale or mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrable MEP experience with mechanical/electrical/plumbing scopes.
• Data center project experience (hyperscale/enterprise) is essential.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems (power, cooling, UPS, fire suppression, BMS).
• Right to work in Norway (mandatory).
• Fluent English; Norwegian a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of the hyperscale data center project from pre-construction to handover.
• Coordinate and oversee MEP works and commissioning schedules.
• Act as primary contact between client, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Track budget, schedule, risk, and quality across work streams.
• Manage interfaces between civil, structural, and MEP packages to avoid clashes.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian regulations and health & safety standards.
• Lead progress meetings and produce stakeholder reports; escalate risks.
• Support commissioning and IST phases for mission-critical facilities.
• Manage document control, change orders, and close-out processes.

Skills

Project management

MEP coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder沟通

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Westwood Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a hyperscale data center development in Norway. You will lead across construction phases with a strong focus on coordinating MEP and critical infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on leadership, reading technical scopes, managing interfaces between contractors and clients, and ensuring adherence to Norwegian regulations and safety standards. On-site work in Norway with a long-term contract.