OFCI Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal is seeking a Senior OFCI Project Manager to lead the management and delivery of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed elements for a major data centre project. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, supervise procurement, installation and commissioning, and act as the key interface between Gleeds, the client, contractors and vendors.

Based on site five days a week, you will drive risk management, keep project timelines and budgets on track, and promote safety on

Qualifications

• OFCI management experience on data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of equipment used in data centres and associated standards.
• Experience in procurement, installation and commissioning of critical equipment on large projects.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Ensure project management deliverables meet client requirements and procedures.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator/Employer’s Agent/PM.
• Build a network of vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Develop and implement procurement and delivery strategies for OFCI.
• Ensure equipment procurement/installation/commissioning quality and schedule.
• Coordinate with vendors for on-time delivery and installation.
• Monitor progress of equipment delivery, installation and commissioning on-site.
• Conduct regular site walks and manage safety and progress.

Skills

OFCI management

Communication

English fluency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

As a Senior OFCI Project Manager, you will lead the coordination and delivery of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) elements for a major data centre project. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Based on site, you will act as a key interface between Gleeds, the client, contractors, and vendors, driving project success through proactive risk management and strategic oversight.

This role is based in Sines, Portugal (5 days per week). No rotation or fly-in/fly-out arrangement applies.

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, contractors and consultants.
• Participating in development and implementation of procurement and delivery strategy for the OFCI deliverable.
• Ensuring the quality and compliance of the equipment 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 equipment.
• Monitoring and controlling the progress of equipment´s delivery, installation 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 the equipment installation is fully coordinated and optimised to eliminate wasteful activity on site.
• Preparing and monitoring technical submittions.
• 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.
• 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

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• OFCI management experience working on data centre construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of equipment relating to Data Centres.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Experience managing the procurement, installation and commissioning of critical equipment on large-scale construction projects.
• 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.
• Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).

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.