Senior Project Manager MCF Data Centres 2711

Job title:

Senior Project Manager MCF Data Centres 2711

Company

Royal HaskoningDHV

Job description

Join the Digital Revolution with Royal HaskoningDHV!Data Centres drive global prosperity, and we’re at the forefront of this transformative industry. Our Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centre team partners with leading providers and users worldwide. We’re expanding and have exciting opportunities for professionals in The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, and South Africa.Data Centres is a strategic market for Royal HaskoningDHV. We are ranked in the Top 5 leading Design and Engineering firms in the industry, and we aim to grow and establish innovative and sustainable data centres as one of our leading market sectors in future. We are expanding our business to help support this growth and have many exciting opportunities for experienced and motivated professionals to join us in The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the UK or South Africa.What will you do as a Senior Project Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)As a Senior Project Manager (MCF/ Data Centres), you will be at the forefront of delivering excellence to some of the world’s most discerning clients. Working collaboratively across the globe, you will leverage your expertise in specialized aspects of building projects. What sets our clients apart is their need for proactive leadership, and as a Senior Project Manager (MCF/ Data Centres), you are entrusted with ensuring the triumph of greenfield and brownfield projects. You will take the reins in leading multidisciplinary teams and serve as the primary point of contact for our clients. In today’s landscape, datacenter clients increasingly seek holistic business cases integrating design and engineering. You will be adept at understanding your clients’ core processes, and your role extends to supporting business development, requiring a personal network of potential clients and the commercial acumen to nurture long-term partnerships. Your diverse responsibilities encompass, but are not confined to:Project Leadership: effectively manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects from inception to completion, guiding multinational clients towards optimal value decisions;Team Development: lead and supervise project teams throughout the development and delivery phases;Project Initiation: collaborate with clients to initiate projects, oversee stakeholder contributions, assess production solutions, prepare project briefs and business cases, and secure necessary approvals within the client’s organization;Project Control: assume responsibility for comprehensive project controls, encompassing planning, cost management, project administration, and contract oversight;International Operations: operate within an international context, with a readiness for short-, medium-, and long-term travel, while managing projects with tight timelines and coordinating with diverse teams and subcontractors across Europe and Africa, considering local cultures.You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working across borders both on-site and remotely, participating in projects, enhancing internal processes, and sharing knowledge to fuel our ongoing growth and development.Where you will workRoyal HaskoningDHV is a worldwide independent engineering, project management and consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world. As our new Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres), you will be employed by NEXT HaskoningDHV Switzerland AG, the collaboration between local Swiss firm Confirm AG and HaskoningDHV NL.You will become part of our global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team, who provide a multidisciplinary package of consultancy services for our datacenter clients. We provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice to our clients, including colocation data centres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. Our team consists of colleagues with all kinds of different expertise. For example, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, civil, structure, building, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together we use our knowledge and expertise to develop integrated designs for Data Centres. Curious about our work? you will find examples of some our projects.You will join a leading market and work with a dedicated and passionate team ranked as one of the best Data Centre design & engineering teams globally.What you bringAs a Senior Project Manager (Data Centres/ MCF), you will embody entrepreneurship, results-driven dedication, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability. While professional project management certifications like IPMA or Prince are valuable, your real asset lies in your substantial experience managing medium to large-scale projects, cultivating an extensive international network across relevant industries. An international perspective is key, as extensive travel is integral to this role, making an international CV even more attractive. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills enable seamless integration into diverse international settings, where you also serve as a mentor to fellow staff. Building and maintaining trust at the director level with clients is your forte. With a keen business sense and financial acumen, you maintain a market-focused approach, recognizing profitability and revenue potential in various opportunities. Furthermore, you stay abreast of global health, safety, and sustainability standards, actively advocating for them in your projects.

• A background from a Technical University (civil, mechanical, electrical);
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the management of multidisciplinary design and engineering and construction projects, preferably in the datacenters or other relevant sectors;
• Familiarity with digital and automated design and engineering processes (BIM360, CDE);
• Excellent knowledge of the English and German language;
• Previous employment by a design and engineering company, which would be an advantage.

What we offer youWithin our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects,
both in the Netherland and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:

• A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone so you can work wherever and whenever you want;
• A good balance between work and private life, including flexible working hours and 5 weeks of vacation with full-time employment;
• A good primary salary;
• A workplace in our office in Zürich, being part of, and contributing to, our expanding Swiss office. As our clients are based in various locations nationally and internationally, flexibility towards traveling is expected;
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.

Are you our new colleague?We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.For more information, you can always contact Christian De Visser, Lead Recruiter Industry & Buildings, Multinationals, via .Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email.Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.

Expected salary

Location

Zurich

Job date

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:39:17 GMT

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