Overview
One of Europe’s leading engineering contractors is recruiting a Project Director to lead a brand new hyperscale data centre project in Frankfurt. This client is prominent in data centre, commercial, life sciences and industrial sectors and is widely recognised as one of the top main contractors in Europe and is expanding its presence in the German market.
This scheme is due to commence in the coming weeks and this business is putting together a specialist management team to deliver it. As Project Director you will have full operational, design and commercial control, reporting to the Construction Director. With a strong order book for several years, there is excellent scope for a capable Project Director to contribute to the growth and expansion of the business over the coming years.
The successful candidate will need to be a proactive leader, technical expert, and knowledgeable in the full project life cycle within the Data Centre sector or similar projects such as industrial or life sciences.
Responsibilities
* Support initial development appraisal, planning options, permitting requirements, and support to maximise future opportunities.
* Proactively transfer resourcing skills to project leadership staff.
* Plan skill requirements for assigned projects, manage and work with project teams to recruit and select quality employees within budget and headcount.
* Ensure setup is linked to close-out in terms of establishing quality processes, problem resolution and snagging with focus on alignment of cost, scope, and timescale from project start-up.
* Oversee focus on client satisfaction in line with cost, scope and timescales; promote H&S education with trade suppliers, and identify appropriate H&S initiatives to raise awareness and avoid complacency at all times.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with client, owners, and directors of supply chain organisations and suppliers on all assigned projects, attending divisional trade contractor meetings and supporting effective management of the supply chain.
* Establish and maintain regular project team meetings that include risk assessment and management as essential agenda items.
Requirements
* Candidates must have experience delivering projects valued in excess of €150m as a project lead.
* Data Centre project experience is essential.
* Candidates must come from a construction background; other sectors will not be considered.
* Experience building and developing a team around you.
* Proven team lead with strong people management skills.
* Polished with extensive client-facing experience.
* Commercially astute.
How to apply
To apply for this role please send your CV through the portal or get in touch with Niall at Falcon Green directly on 07843342853.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industries: Construction
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