Overview
Apto is a data centre company that designs, builds, and operates hyperscale data centres for customers across Europe. The company was formed to develop and operate the European data centre assets of global investment manager PIMCO, leveraging its scale, resources and land‑sourcing capabilities.
We are recruiting for a Construction Director to lead our construction projects across Europe.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, deliver Apto Capital Projects including data centre projects and high‑voltage substations.
* Own overall delivery responsibility for project scope, EHS, quality, timeline and budget.
* Manage general contractors, utility companies, joint venture partners, design consultants and equipment vendors to ensure efficient and high‑quality project turn‑overs.
* Assist in defining construction strategy in all metros, identifying suitable delivery partners.
* Assist the Commercial Team to develop construction scope of works and request for proposals in line with local legislation.
* Conduct tender negotiations with general contractors and equipment vendors, evaluating bids with detail and accuracy.
* Complete constructability reviews of civil, structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical designs for new data centre facilities.
* Manage construction contracts and customer lease agreements, including budgets, change orders, purchase orders, invoicing and financial capital requests.
* Hire and manage local construction teams per metro capable of delivering best‑in‑class data centre facilities.
* Interface with customers to deliver on lease obligations.
Basic Qualifications
* Degree in construction management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering OR ten years equivalent experience.
* 15+ years relevant pre‑construction or construction experience with industrial or commercial construction projects.
* Demonstrated ability to manage General Contractors and Vendors through the full project life cycle.
* Demonstrated ability to lead €50m+ contracts, including management of tenders, variations and final accounts.
* Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks on large construction projects.
* Ability to deliver projects using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
Preferred Qualifications
* 10+ years of construction experience in the European data centre industry.
* Experience working with large data centre providers across Europe.
* Experience creating and managing project schedules, quality plans and budgets.
* Experience with value engineering at pre‑construction and construction stage.
* Experience hiring and developing site‑based roles across design, construction, EHS, cost control and commissioning.
* Proven track record in creating high‑quality consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures.
* Experience managing construction teams on large industrial projects.
Location
Dublin. 40% travel across Europe.
Reporting
Roger Gough – Chief Development Officer at Apto.
EEO Statement
Apto is an equal opportunities employer.
Contact
To apply, please visit Breathe.
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