Data Centre M&E Cost Manager - On-Site in Sines

Gleeds; Almada; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Cost Management professional to manage services within a data centre construction project.

Location: Sines, Portugal. This on-site role requires weekday presence with no rotation; you will support Directors, manage cost planning, budgeting, tenders, contracts and final accounts, and deliver cost-management deliverables to customers.

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.
• 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 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

Cost management

M&E cost management

Communication skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

QS degree or similar

Tools

Contract management

Job description

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Cost Management professional to manage services within a data centre construction project.

Location: Sines, Portugal. This on-site role requires weekday presence with no rotation; you will support Directors, manage cost planning, budgeting, tenders, contracts and final accounts, and deliver cost-management deliverables to customers.