Senior Electrical Project Manager

Description

Vantage is looking for an ambitious and self-starting Senior Electrical Project Manager to drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects.

The Delivery model is to have regional specialist discipline leads, in this case Electrical, to ensure that VDC, customer standards, best practices, innovative electrical design and execution is delivered to a high standard across our projects in the Zurich region.

The role will form part of a core team of specialists to own and manage all aspects of delivery.

This is a wide ranging role with the benefit of having no similar days and covers all stages of data center construction.

Duties include Data center design review and coordination alongside our SME’s, design coordination, Pre-construction Design / Contractor / subcontractor scope preparation review and execution.

Electrical Scope and contract review. Coordination with OFCI management teams, vendors, specification review and on Site QAQC.

Initiate / coordinate electrical Commissioning plans, schedules activity sequences with the General Contractors, QAQC logic / time for Cx activities and sync with Cx Agent.

Other duties include Change order management, project closeout management, payment application reviews, and coordination of construction activities with the full-time Operations staff.

Regular collaboration and coordination talks are required with internal resources and design-build contractors.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process, from design to handover. This includes design re-views, vendor engagement, quality control of delivered assets on to site, engagement with sub-contractors to en-sure correct installation, working alongside the commissioning authority to ensure correct operation of the systems within the data center.
• Involvement with vendor and contractor tender processes
• Oversee OFCI equipment release, delivery, deficiencies, startup and commissioning with engineers on site
• Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications
• Ensure compliance within customer / tenant specifications and maintain engagement with all stakeholders
• Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation

Duties

• Be the first port of call for electrical issue resolution within the construction process and own issues to close out
• Enforce project quality controls and safety programs with strong site presence and guidance
• Translate job requirements to execution with minimal supervision and run your own day
• Assist construction manager in preparing monthly financial updates, forecasts, and payment application reviews with regular feedback and discussions
• Facilitate page-turn design document reviews and capture comments with action items for internal stakeholders and direct contracted design partners
• Attend factory acceptance testing and provide feedback to vendors during this process
• As required, manage design team / contractors throughout each project
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate ongoing construction activities on campus, develop and track MOPs for critical work in live spaces, and provide customer support as necessary
• Provide project commissioning support by onboarding the Commissioning Agent, facilitating script approvals and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

Work alongside the Commissioning Agent during the functional performance testing stage to assist with any issues that may arise

• Manage and maintain internal project file storage
• Drive internal and external project closeout requirements
• This is not an exhaustive list as the role is considered to be a wide ranging and highly important position within the team

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required.

This is a field based role and time based problem solving skills are essential

• Data Center experience is highly desirable, along with electrical switchgear experience or another related discipline
• Expected travel is 10% but may grow and evolve over time
• Additional languages are beneficial with projects throughout Europe, though the main construction language is English

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses.

We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired;

such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.