Data Center Structural / Civil Work Service Delivery Engineer at Platinum Outsourcing and Logistics

Major / Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for structural design, analysis, calculations, and technical support for data centers and related buildings.
• Responsible for the design and verification of reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, foundations, and related structural elements.
• Develop structural schemes, perform structural calculations, and prepare construction drawings based on architectural layouts and MEP requirements.
• Perform structural load analysis, including equipment loads, floor loads, suspended loads, wind loads, seismic loads, and other applicable loads.
• Design steel structural systems, including steel frames, columns, beams, bracing systems, and structural connections.
• Design foundations and foundation-related structures, including isolated footings, strip foundations, raft foundations, and equipment foundations.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines to resolve structural design and construction issues.
• Provide structural technical support during construction, including design changes, technical clarifications, and site support.
• Prepare and review structural design documents, calculation reports, drawings, specifications, and other technical deliverables.
• Understand the LLD, BoQ and responsibility matrix well and clarify to subcontractors;
• Provide support for: Project management, including sub-contractor selection & management, supply chain, procurement, process management and acceptance.
• Lead the civil work implement onsite, manage the relationship with customer and third party consultant or supervision;
• At least 5 years design and supervision experience
• Finalize the civil work SOP(standard of procedure ) and onsite check subcontractor installation quality;
• Coordinate different team
• Manage the project implement plan and catch up if any delay

Other Competencies / Attributes:

• Effective communications skills
• Persuasive and Presentation skills
• Proven ability to work in team
• Must be able to work in a structured manner
• Advanced interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven conflict and issue management skills
• Experience of working with audiences with varying levels of technical understanding in different cultures
• Team-oriented leadership and management skills and a professional attitude towards colleagues and clients
• Must be presentable, articulate, reliable, committed and resilient
• Work on multiple data center construction projects and capital improvement projects simultaneously

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Structural and Civil) non-negotiable.
• Minimum 6 years structural / civil engineering experience, involving medium to large scale and complex projects (experience with data centre, mission critical and industrial projects).
• Minimum 3 large scale civil work implement experience.
• Certificate of Registered Professional Engineer is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of structural and civil engineering components for the construction of buildings (including drainage systems).
• Experience in AutoCAD Skill (Mandatory), Structure Calculation such as Tekla Structures or SAP2000 or ETABS (Mandatory)Revit, BIM skill is preferred， Tekla Structures/SAP2000/ETABS
• Vendor and consultant management skills.
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards across the Kenya and Africa region. International project and program experience.
• Excellent communication skills capability, attention to detail, and high quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously and good project management capability.
• Ability to travel all in Kenya