Data Centre M&E Cost Manager — On-site in Portugal

Gleeds; Sines; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal, is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Cost Management professional to lead cost control on a data centre construction project. On-site five days a week, you will support Directors and coordinate with project teams to deliver accurate cost plans and reports.

You should have strong M&E cost management experience with data centres, knowledge of procurement strategies, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Sound M&E cost management experience in large-scale construction projects, including data centres or other mission critical projects.
• Professional knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations.
• Knowledge of industry standards around equipment and engineering specifications relating to Data Centers.
• Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in English.
• Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Managing projects to deliver high-quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Working closely with project teams to integrate cost management into overall project delivery.
• Identifying and managing cost-related risks and opportunities in 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.

Skills

M&E cost management

Data centre experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Cost planning and budgeting

Education

Engineering degree, QS degree or similar

Job description

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal, is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Cost Management professional to lead cost control on a data centre construction project. On-site five days a week, you will support Directors and coordinate with project teams to deliver accurate cost plans and reports.

You should have strong M&E cost management experience with data centres, knowledge of procurement strategies, and excellent communication.