Join us to help lead the next wave of the digital economy.
The world depends on the infrastructure that keeps us connected. From the way we work to how we live, every moment depends on it. Yet most of that infrastructure sits in the same crowded hubs, running up against constraints of space, power and permits. That's where you come in.
At Apto, we design, build and operate hyperscale data centres where they're needed most - in Europe's fastest-growing markets, working with customers to unblock capacity bottlenecks. These are the places our customers need to be next, where land and power can be unlocked and where growth is possible - so the digital economy can thrive.
You'll join a business formed to develop and operate the European data centre assets of global investment manager PIMCO, we benefit from the scale, resources and land sourcing capabilities of one of the largest real estate platforms in Europe.
We have the firepower to deliver - but it's our people who make the difference: a leadership team behind some of the most ambitious data centre projects in the world, and colleagues who will push you, back you and bring you into the decisions that shape our future. From day one, we've been deliberate about the company we're building - values-led, customer-obsessed and ambitious for each other's success.
If you want to work somewhere you can see the direct impact of what you do, this is your moment. At Apto, we don't just build data centres. We build careers, capabilities and a culture where everyone owns the outcome.
The role
* Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, we are looking for an ambitious individual towork in our preconstruction team.
* You will create and update construction schedules detailing key components including power, permitting, procurement and construction deliverables per metro.
* You will play an active part working with our customers ensuring successful customer onboarding and customer site onboarding.
* You will assist with defining construction strategy in each metro.
* You will work with the internal Commercial Team to help create budgets for each metro and refine budgets as the design evolves.
* You will work with the internal Commercial Team to onboard General Contractors (GC), Mechanical & Electrical Contractors and Equipment Suppliers in each metro.
* You will develop and continuously update tender and Apto requirement documentation.
* You will run tender processes with the Commercial Team and appoint contractors as per agreed construction strategy.
* You will work closely with external partners (Joint Venture Partners, Statutory Bodies, Consultants, Private Landowners etc.)to progress preand post landsale due diligence and preconstruction activities.
* You will work with internal design team to help create safe, sustainable, secure and cost effective designs.
* You will travel to metros to undertake preconstruction activities,and onboard and train local Construction Managers,and provide guidance leading up to key construction milestones.
* You will manage metro specific preconstruction site selection activities for the Design and Construction (D&C) department coordinating with Apto's technical program manager, site acquisition, design, commercial, finance and legal teams, investors, customers and landowners.
* You will manage metro specific preconstruction technical aspects of all sites under the bidding and exclusivity stage (note design will be managed by the design team).
Basic Qualifications
* Degree in construction management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,civil engineering OR seven years equivalent experience.
* 5+ years relevant preconstruction or construction experience with industrial or commercial construction projects.
* Demonstrate ability to manage General Contractors and Vendors through full project life cycle.
* Demonstrated ability to lead €20m+contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
* Seven years of construction experience in the European data centre industry.
* Experience of working with large data centre providers in multiple European metros.
* Experience creating data centre schedules from scratch.
* Experience managing DC tenders.
* Experience with value engineering at preconstruction stage.
* Proven track record in creating high quality consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures.
* Experience managing site due diligence activities.
* Ability to deliver projects using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
Location
Dublin. 30% travel across Europe.
Reporting
Niall Kenny - Preconstruction Director at Apto.
Apto is an equal opportunities employer.