MEP Project Manager - Data Centres

Turnertownsend; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Norway is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to join the Data Centre team. You will plan and oversee QA/QC of multiple contractors and ensure industrial processes, materials and products meet project and client requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating MEP design/construction, managing schedules and budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality, energy-efficient data centre delivery on-site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering and experience in MEP project management within data centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, energy efficiency and data centre infrastructure.
• Proficiency with project management software and cost controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP design and construction activities for data centre projects, aligning with client requirements.
• Develop schedules, budgets and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and contractors to resolve technical issues and optimise MEP performance.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare reports and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

MEP project management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business, we are currently recruiting for a MEP Project Manager to join our Data Centre team in Norway. This position plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance and quality control of multiple construction contractors, overseeing work put in place to ensure industrial processes, materials and products by performing the following duties.

With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate MEP design and construction activities for data centre projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and client requirements
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to resolve technical issues and optimise MEP system performance
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, quality control, and compliance with safety standards
• Analyse and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive solutions to potential challenges
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry standards for data centre construction
• Oversee the commissioning and testing of MEP systems, guaranteeing optimal performance and energy efficiency
• Prepare and present detailed project reports, including progress updates and financial forecasts, to senior management and stakeholders
• Implement and maintain best practices for sustainable and energy-efficient data centre design and construction

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering with several years of experience in MEP project management, gained within a Data Centre or similar technical environment
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems, data centre infrastructure, energy efficiency strategies, and high-voltage electrical substations
• Proficiency in project management software
• Strong understanding of Spanish building codes and regulations related to data centre construction
• Excellent budget management, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to multi-task and identify priority activities
• Possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify priority activities
• Availability for on-site work

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world. We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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