The NTT Global Data Centers (GDC) EMEA team is responsible for the design, construction and operation of Data Center projects across the region.
As our Senior Construction Project Manager (m/f/d) you will be accountable for leading and managing a team of internal and external stakeholders in Paris to deliver Hyperscale Data Center, Retail Data Center and Infrastructure projects on site.
The position requires a self-motivated, construction leader who will lead a dedicated team of internal and external professionals to deliver industry-leading Data Centre construction, infrastructure and fit-out projects at dedicated sites of the respective data centre hub.
Your responsibilities
* Be accountable for strategic planning and execution of NTT Data Center construction, fit-out, and infrastructure projects, at the respective site(s)
* Develop and foster a strong sense of ownership within the project delivery team and NTT GDC peer stakeholders to drive and maintain industry best practice standards across the campus
* Manage the coordination between multiple General Contractors, OFCI vendors, Operations, utility providers, 3rd party works and the public where necessary
* Drive close stakeholder alignment with the Commercial, Operations and Commissioning Teams, creating a positive and transparent working environment
* Collaborate with peers in Design and Engineering to ensure NTT's regulatory and permitting requirements are clearly defined, planned, and executed
* Clearly outline, define and execute construction methodologies from inception to handover on site, continuously seeking and implementing opportunities to learn and improve the end-to-end delivery
* Hold effective project reviews during or post-delivery to ensure lessons learned are captured and addressed
* Collaborate with your peers across EMEA to continually assess, align on and improve the delivery methodology
Your profile
* Have 8+ years’ experience in a site-based management role within a mission critical construction industry, overseeing multiple concurrent capex projects
* Have extensive experience in the planning and delivery of large capex projects, varying delivery methods (Management Contracting, Traditional, D&B) and forms of contract (i.e. FIDIC, JCT)
* Demonstrate Data Centre and/or mission critical construction experience
* Possess excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate complex and high-pressure environments
* Proficient in the use of project and commercial management tools and processes
* Proficient in construction contract management
* Clear understanding of construction design stages and deliverables
* Client-side experience is preferable
* Excellent communication skills
* Have experience in presenting to senior leadership both internally and within the Clients Teams
* Have experience in managing and developing direct and vendor teams
* Excellent project management experience and skillset, with the ability to operate within a multi-cultural environment
* Business fluent in English, in consideration to the respective site, local language is required at a certain level