Project Lead (Data Centre)

Project Specific:

1.1 - Scope Management:

• Provide governance and functional support to the project team.

• Define project scope clearly outline project objectives deliverables and key milestones.

1.2 - Planning/Scheduling:

• Interface with project delivery team members with regard to schedule status.

• Ensure schedule is aligned to contractual timings where applicable.

• If required assist with stakeholder management to explain schedule slippage

1.3 - Procurement Management

• Provide functional support to the projects to enable the appropriate delivery of the procurement process.

• Leverage the procurement process and learnings across the project team to provide increased effectiveness on individual projects.

1.4 - Budget Management:

• Develop detailed budgets create a comprehensive budget that includes all potential costs such as labor materials and overheads.

• Resource allocation assign resources efficiently to ensure optimal use of time and budget.

• Regular Financial Reviews conduct periodic financial reviews to compare actual spending against the budget.

1.5 - Project Control & Risk Management:

• Monitor and review project performance at a high level by regular review of the defining project control metrics of progress and performance management schedule status against planned productivity factors and budget performance.

• Monthly review of project progress financial performance and risk management.

• Provide support to the project in terms of project controls resources including personnel systems and hardware.

• Identify potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate lead and influence to achieve a culture of risk awareness and management within the project team

1.6 - Stakeholder Management Communication & Document Control:

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding project financial status.

• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for better rates and terms.

• Build strong relationship with clients and customers both internal and external .

• Assess the effectiveness of the project teams communications outcomes with the critical project stakeholders.

1.7 - Performance Management:

• Monitor the performance of the project team to ensure productivity and efficiency.

• Invest in training for the project team to improve skills and efficiency.

1.8 - Contract Management:

• Prepare review and obtain agreements to enter into contract with clients and supply chain.

• Thoroughly review contracts to ensure they are financially favorable and terms are clear.

1.9 - Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular financial reports for stakeholders to keep them informed of the projects financial health.

• Maintain detailed documentation of all financial transactions and decisions.

1.10 - Quality Management:

• Implement quality assurance processes to avoid costly rework.

• Ensure client satisfaction to avoid penalties and enhance the possibility of future projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in project management construction management civil engineering mechanical or electrical engineering (or a related field).

• At least 10 years of experience in either Data Centre Construction or Mission Critical Industry

• Proven track record of successful mission critical facility project delivery.

• Experience in complex industrial commissioning (Cx) process

• Achieved industry recognized professional qualification such as RICS COIB AIPM (CPPD) PMP MSP ICE LEED or similar.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Project Primavera Procore CS alloy) and other relevant tools.