Project Director - Data Centres (Nordics)
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description
Play a key role delivering tech sector mega-projects. We are looking for an experienced Project Director to join our rapidly growing team. You will lead the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics. You will be based in-country or travel internationally (11/3 rotation).
Role accountabilities
You’ll be responsible for managing all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects, taking projects through pre‑construction, construction, and close out/fit‑up.
Pre‑construction
* Working with the client and general contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Master Project Budget
* Supporting Contractor pre‑qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
* Supporting contract negotiations
* Assisting the client and the Client’s team in identifying, scoping, buying‑out and scheduling of all Owner‑direct vendors and consultants
Construction
* Managing the General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground
* Coordinating Value Engineering efforts during the construction phase
* Working with the Client’s commercial and PCG team to develop Budget Management and Tracking
* Liaising with the Client’s schedule management team to provide Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
Close out / Fit‑up
* Initiating close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
* Establishing close out documentation requirements with the Client’s document controller. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as‑builts, O&M manuals, etc.
* Assisting with City and/or other Authority final inspections and occupancy process
* Assisting the Client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner‑direct vendors, consultants
Qualifications & Experience
* In‑depth understanding of large‑scale technical projects and construction techniques
* Ability to manage technical disciplines
* Experience working on Data Centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds
* Ability to coordinate the work of other discipline specific Owner’s Representatives to achieve client objectives
* Ability to commit to significant international travel
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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