Sr. Project Manager - Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

Summary

Primarily leading and managing site design, pre-construction, construction, and final handover activities; the Senior Project Manager of Data Center Construction reports to the Vice President of Project Delivery and is critical in ensuring projects are completed on-time, within budget, and of Prime quality. This role interacts with many departments and contractors including operations, designers, engineers, procurement, vendors, and facilities staff.

Responsibilities

• Represent Prime Data Centers for full lifecycle project delivery from pre-construction through handover to Prime's customers.
• Support the design process through site prepared information (Stage 3) to construction information for delivery (Stages 4-5).
• Ensure the highest safety and quality standards are maintained on site, and strict adherence to Prime's global standards and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain relationships with supply chain partners.
• Review relevant information and safeguard compliance with Prime requirements and contractual obligations.
• Manage the process of procuring the General Contractor, subcontractor, and supplier orders.
• Collaborate with Prime's Commercial team to manage project budgets ensuring cost control measures are safeguarded and potential overruns are identified and communicated proactively.
• Maintain project schedules and contribute to implementing strategies to mitigate delays and optimize efficiency.
• Identify and report project risks as needed.
• Engage with the main contract design team to understand the design development and any changes that are presented.
• Ensure information is compliant with planning and permitting requirements.
• Work effectively as a member of management and take a "whole company" approach to managing day-to-day project issues.
• Produce regular progress reports to the client and customer teams.
• Guide and support the team through the German Building Permit and BImSch permit process.
• Liase with local municipalities and public authorities.
• Manage local community engagement with neighbors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German (Level C minimum) and English is required.
• 15+ years of relevant professional and project delivery experience on the client side or 8+ years of experience in data center construction.
• Client-side project management experience as a Project Manager or Director on projects 100m or greater.
• Experience in HOAI LPH3-8 management.
• Understanding of HBO requirements and processes.
• Familiarity of local German and EU construction legislation (DIN and ISO standards).
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of construction and capital projects, markets, customers, and supply chains in the region.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Salary Range 150-180k

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.