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NorthC Deutschland GmbH

Project Manager for new Build Data Centers

NorthC Deutschland GmbH · Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

8 h ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Germany
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About the role

The Project Manager acts as the primary liaison between the organization and external contractors to ensure the successful design and construction of data centers. They are responsible for managing budgets, timelines, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring a smooth handover to the operations department.

What they look for

Project management Data center construction CSA installations MEP installations Stakeholder management Budget monitoring Contract management Testing and commissioning Health & Safety Communication skills Problem-solving Analytical thinking Leadership Presentation skills German language English language

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in project management with technical knowledge of CSA and MEP installations. Professional proficiency in both German and English is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Company pension scheme Hybrid and flexible workplace Company bike leasing program Complimentary refreshments Regular employee events

Full description

Your mission

The appointed NorthC Project Manager will be the liaison between the NorthC organisation and the consultancy company and contractor(s) managing the design and construction works.

The NorthC Project Manager (PM) has two main tasks:

  • Delivery of the complete project. For this the PM works closely together with the consultants who will deliver the full detailed design of the data centre and the consultants who will manage the construction site. With a lead role for the PM, the consultants, the contractors and vendors for OFCI equipment are contracted externally. The PM will set up a structured schedule for meetings/calls with the external parties to make sure he/she is fully up to date on the progress of activities and can intervene or take action when necessary to keep the project on track. Building and maintaining relationships with other external stakeholders is also the responsibility of the PM, including the municipality, building authorities, power company, neighbours.
  • Manage the internal stakeholders, ensure the project is being build according to the NorthC Blueprint, and prepare the project for a smooth hand over to the NorthC Operations and Facilities department in-country. The PM will organise timely reviews with NorthC specialists to check and discuss the design documentation of the project versus the NorthC blueprint.

Over the course of the project the PM will facilitate the drafting of the testing and commissioning plan to ensure the delivery of a flawless operation of the data centre according to the design. The testing and commissioning activities also have the purpose of acceptance test and will provide at the same time an instruction period for the NorthC Operations and Facilities department.

Responsibilities;

  • Managing the design stages and construction of the project
  • Active communication with all stakeholders involved, e.g. consultants, contractors, suppliers, authorities, NorthC stakeholders and specialists
  • Managing the contractors and suppliers involved
  • Monitoring the budget and timeline of all phases of the project and proactively signalling deviations on time
  • Initiating necessary offers and timely start-up of POs within the project
  • Managing the contracts with contractors and suppliers
  • Safeguard the quality of the delivered products with support of the consultants
  • Ensuring a smooth hand over of the project to the NorthC Operations and Facilities department
  • Ensuring the works are in accordance with agreed processes and procedures within the framework of Health & Safety (HSE) and quality systems

Your profile

Capabilities:

  • Technical knowledge in the field of CSA and MEP installations
  • Fully informed and aware of new developments in the market
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management and project management methodologies
  • Can-do-mentality, innovative, flexible, problem-solving thinking, analytical
  • Management skills for managing and motivating project members in the project
  • Excellent communication skills and able to interact at different levels (both technical and managerial)
  • Understands the difference between, goal, objective, process and content details
  • Presentation skills at a professional level
  • Represents the company in a professional manner
  • A team player with integrity, able to deal well with different stakeholder interests
  • Persuasiveness, Ownership and decisiveness
  • German & English speaking and writing at a professional level

Why us?

  • Career opportunities at the forefront of digitalization
  • Flat hierarchies and a first-name culture ("Du") throughout the entire NorthC Group
  • A hybrid and flexible workplace – work from the office or from home
  • Excellent employee benefits, including a company pension scheme
  • Regular employee events to strengthen the company culture and recognize employee contributions
  • Complimentary refreshments, including water, coffee, tea, and fresh fruit
  • Access to a company bike leasing program (JobRad)
  • The opportunity to help shape processes and drive innovation

About us

NorthC Group operates data centers in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany. NorthC distinguishes itself by a strong local presence in various regions, high-quality services, and customized connectivity and hybrid cloud solutions. NorthC aims to be completely climate neutral by 2030, based on our sustainability pillars: 100% green energy, green hydrogen, optimal use of waste heat from data centers, and modular construction.