Project Manager at Liquid Intelligent Technologies

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role is responsible for overseeing from beginning to full completion, the planning, design, and construction of Data Centre Projects in Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for the control of project's time, cost and quality and coordinating the on-site day to day activities. The Project Manager will support the Senior Project Manager in overseeing all phases of project management including design, construction, occupancy, quality control, staffing and budget management on large-scale data Centre projects and will be the lead lead PM on small-scale projects.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

1. 5 years’ experience in Project Management on construction site including experience with Contract Management, Data Centre design/build, cost management, experience with mission critical projects, Occupational Health & Safety
2. In-depth Knowledge with QA/QC processes; HSE requirements on construction site; Data Centre Operations; Critical infrastructure, including MV / LV electrical systems, HVAC / cooling, security, fire systems, and BMS

KEY OUTPUTS

Contract Administration

1. Ensure that all contractual works are executed, monitor and report any changes to the contract and ensure contract terms are fulfilled.
2. Responsible for preparing all change requests, issue Variation Orders to the vendors.

Quality Management

1. Ensure data sheets submitted and approved for materials and equipment prior to installation
2. Ensure that all drawings have been reviewed and approved by all ADC stakeholders (Engineers, Operations) prior to commencement of the works. Ensure that all materials and equipment installed are fully compliant to the specifications and to the approved data sheet. Ensure that all works executed are compliant to the approved drawings. Responsible for reviewing quality of the works executed on site and ensure that project is delivered to the highest quality. Ensure that all defects and snags are tracked, recorded and fixed timeously.

Project Management

1. Monitor and report progress against agreed schedule. Evaluate work sequencing and examine all opportunities for improvement. Plan ahead of critical project stage or heavy workload. Responsible for ensuring all parties involved (Contractors, External Consultants, Supply Chain) are well aware of the programme, make sure that approved programme of works is well executed. Identify and report all risks related to the project execution

Health, Safety, Environment Management (HSE)

1. Ensure that correct processes are in place. Review all Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Monitor works activities on site, ensure and verify that everybody on site have the appropriate permit (hot works, permit to work inside live environment, etc). Review and take action on the weekly HSE report.

Commissioning and Project close-out

1. Coordinate commissioning and testing process between internal and external project members. Ensure that all commissioning and testing protocols are signed off by all parties. Responsible for the handover process to Operations team.

Cost Management

1. Review and approve all vendors valuations. Manage budget contingencies throughout the project. Recommend additional works that could improve the project while staying within the approved budget.

Project Communication & Reporting

1. Ensure that all project documents are secured and up to date on the Group shared drive. Escalate issues when required. Weekly progress reporting.