**Senior Project Manager**
Fortivum are now seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in the management and execution of Data Centre projects from concept through to handover.
The role involves managing multiple stakeholders, including design consultants, general contractors, and equipment vendors, to ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Primary Location: Dublin – European Travel Once per Month
Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale data centre developments (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise).
* Represent the client in all phases of the project lifecycle, including feasibility, design development, procurement, construction, and handover.
* Drive project governance, including stage-gate reviews, risk management, change control, and stakeholder engagement.
Stakeholder & Team Management:
* Manage multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams, including MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and commissioning specialists.
* Act as primary liaison between the client and project teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
Cost, Schedule & Quality Control:
* Ensure delivery against defined budget, schedule, and performance benchmarks.
* Oversee contractor procurement strategies (e.g., design & build, EPC, or CM) and contract administration.
* Ensure rigorous QA/QC, health & safety, and commissioning processes are enforced.
Technical Oversight:
* Review and approve technical documentation, design submissions, construction drawings, and commissioning protocols.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, etc.) and local regulatory requirements.
* Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Oversee adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory standards and ensure permits and approvals are in place.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field (Master's preferred).
* 10+ years of experience in project management within mission-critical environments.
* Proven track record managing large-scale data centre projects as a client representative or owner's project manager.
* Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure systems: electrical (HV/LV), mechanical (cooling), fire protection, and BMS.