Data Centre Construction Project Manager

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Data Centre Construction Project Manager

Summary

JLL is looking for talented professionals who will be responsible for managing complex Data Center Newbuild Construction and Fit-Out Projects from start to finish. You will be the driving force for projects so that they will be completed on time to the agreed scope within budget and with risks identified and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle. This includes initiating planning executing controlling closing and handover of DC assets to the operations teams. You will be an excellent communicator and influencer able to set realistic expectations and astutely communicate and report to project stakeholders and sponsors.

Note: We will only consider candidates who are based with valid working permits in Singapore

About JLL

Were JLL. Were a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company we help real estate owners occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

If youre looking to step up your career JLL is the perfect professional home. With us youll have a chance to innovate with the worlds leading businesses put that expertise into action on landmark projects and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. Youll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. Were focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!

About the role:

Leading Projects to Success

JLL has an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager with Data Centre expertise and experience to take responsibility for the overall success of major technical projectsguiding teams and contractors in each phase to achieve outcomes that exceed clients expectations and meet JLLs commercial objectives. Driven and ambitious by nature you have a mastery of the ins and outs of businessfrom products and systems to processes tools and best practices. Youll need to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders leading from the front while also taking the time to understand their point of view.

For each project youll establish an effective organizational structure for reporting communication and working procedures and ensure that clear objectives and quality control systems are in place. Youll lead a project team that is highly motivated eager to contribute and in sync with the stakeholders mind-sets. Youll also attend project meetings submit monthly reports and monitor project budgets so an eye for detail and a structured approach to tasks will serve you well.

Making clients our first priority

The best person for this job is one who always considers whats best for our clients. As such youll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs requirements and constraints. While you act in the clients best interests throughout the project duration you must make sure that the projects revenue and payment cycles are properly managed.

Keeping an eye on business opportunities is also among the highlights of the job. Do you have a knack for building rapport with prospects Your expertise in surveying a clients needs and supporting the preparation of PM proposals is key. Likewise skillfully developing relationships with other company business lines is a must; we achieve are biggest success when working together so clear communication is key as is collaboration and team work.

Maintaining the JLL legacy

We uphold excellence in everything we dothat has been essential to our more than 200 years of staying power. As the person in charge your task is to continue our tradition of project success. Youll accomplish this by creating a network of professional consultants who can deliver the required scope of every project.

Likewise youll handle contract administration of all vendors professionally and according to legal requirements. Its the best way to protect both our and the clients commercial interests. Your expertise will also be central in identifying project risks and mitigating them. Furthermore youll be responsible for developing project-related reports analyses and reviews regularly.

What this job involves:

Must be able to work in a fast-track environment with a proven record of delivery of technical projects within a similar role

Client facing role reporting project progress to senior members of the client team and stakeholders at relevant stages of the project

Extensive leadership experience in Engineering / Construction field who will be the single point of contact on the owners behalf

Experience of successfully delivering medium to large sized construction projects

Strong understanding of engineering design and operational aspects of mission critical facilities and infrastructure systems

Deliver projects within the framework of environmental sustainability health and safety while maintaining focus on the time cost quality and risk management

Identify early warnings and assist with client team to suggest and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures

Manage project cost change management process and check contractor invoices based on work done on site

Manage schedule and cut-over / integration works and coordinate with the operations and facilities teams

A snapshot of the role:

• Review and get familiarized with all related project design & contract documentation contractor submissions procurement documents and tender packages shop drawings RFIs etc. for new build and/or fit out of Data Centre infrastructure and construction projects

• Organize and attend all relevant project review meetings site meetings design meetings and other project relevant discussions.

• Provide regular reports to the Client including photos and comments on the site QA/QC process.

• Contract Documentation.

• Verify the contractors request for change orders.

• Verify the contractors payment request construction progress etc.

• Coordinate the review of shop drawings from contractors with consultants design documentation.

• Prepare Project Update material for client and contractor meetings.

• Updating the Project Cost Status report monthly.

• Coordinate and follow up all comments from internal stakeholders.

• Review submissions and RFI/RFP from contractors and responses from design team and internal partner team

• Tracking of work status which needs follow up actions.

• Conduct regular site checks on installation method workmanship and quality assurance process of consultants & contractors for the entire fir out work from out till handover e.g. Early Site Access (ESA) Facilities Ready (FR) Security Ready (SCR)

• Other administrative works as required.

Sound like you To apply you will have:

• Must be able to work in a fast-track environment with data centre (or similar critical facilities / environment construction developments) experience preferred

• Strong Project and Programme Management experience

• Excellent and persuasive communication skills

• 10 years experience in a related field

• Strong understanding of construction projects cycle scoping planning procurement installation testing and commissioning and close out and handover to operations teams.

• Experience of Managing DC fit-out / or MEP infrastructure projects preferred.

• Project management qualification preferred (PMI / PMP)

• Excellent communication stakeholder management presentation and reporting skills

• Logical approach and high attention to detail

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civils Electrical Mechanical Building Services) Construction Management or equivalent preferred

• Strong in providing and implementing Project Management methodologyg

• English (TOEIC 800 IELTS 6.0)

Our successful Project Managers

• Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from their perspective.

• Are driven to succeed and love achieving challenging goals.

• Bring a structured and organized approach to everything they do.

• Communicate and collaborate to achieve success.

• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations.

What you can expect from us

Were an entrepreneurial inclusive culture. We succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best so we invest in supporting each other learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career recognition well-being benefits and pay. Well offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us youll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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