Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Industrial Science and Technology business unit in our Amsterdam office. In this role you will support our clients to deliver large complex (mainly) Data Center projects and programmes. 

The Senior Project Manager will act as the key day to day client interface ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality sustainability and safety standards. Next to this the Senior Project Manager will lead lead project management commissions taking responsibility for endtoend service delivery often with respect to large or complex projects.

What you will be doing: 

• Manage safety and quality in accordance with relevant policies/procedures/protocols;
• Represent and maintain the relationship with the client;
• Be (ultimately) responsible for delivery of the project result;
• Setup the Project Execution Plan together with the project team(s);
• Create a cohesive project team and manage it in a way that makes the most of each team member;
• Depending on the scope of the project manage the project through its relevant phases (i.e. design procurement construction and handover);
• Depending on the scope of our role manage our Turner & Townsend delivery team (i.e. cost management document controls etc.);
• Manage and supervise 3rd party and supplychain progress (i.e. CSA or M&E or OFCI activities); 
• Participating in design reviews where necessary. 
• Monitor the project objectives report accordingly and intervene if necessary;
• Ensure that the correct strategy is in place to ensure project milestones are achieved;
• Ensure flow of information between all parties to the contract is effective and timely;
• Lead or attend key meetings and be prepared to provide progress reports collaborate to resolve issues and communicate impacts to stakeholders;
• Keep the project scope under review including impacts to budget and schedule;
• Identify risks and predict potential delays and action remedies;
• Performing cost analysis where required;
• Generate new business from existing customers write quotations and participate in tenders.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience project managing new site development preconstruction or construction phases of projects.  
• Successfully delivered large scale complex multidisciplinary construction (CAPEX) projects for clients preferably Data Centers. 
• University degree in Construction Mechanical Electrical or Civils or closely related field.
• Must have a team attitude be selfmotivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
• Influencing skills as well as strong communication skills allowing you to effectively interact with clients contractors management and colleagues.  
• An ability to manage expectations influence change and report/update accurately on progress drawing on you strong planning and organization skills. 
• Strong understanding in areas of MEP and/or CSA disciplines.  
• Clientside or GC background is preferred.
• International work experience or working within an international context is an advantage.

Additional Information :

What we offer you

At Turner & Townsend we want our people to succeed in both work and life we promote a healthy productive and flexible environment. In addition you can expect:

• A competitive salary based on the position and your experience;
• 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days (based on a 12month contract);
• Offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven conveniently located;
• A NS travel card for public transportation in the Netherlands;
• A laptop and phone: Anything you need for your work;
• Hybrid work possibilities: Working from home our offices or the client site;
• Monthly team events where you get to know your colleagues better informally (barbecuing a graffiti workshop making chocolates padel/golf/running);
• Career opportunities that are tailored to your ambition;
• Mentoring from
• Working on highprofile projects with international opportunities;
• You will be part of a driven and enthusiastic team that will give you a warm welcome to T&T;
• Room and support for your personal development;
• Possibility to join one of our social networks such as Corporate Responsibility Equality Diversity and Inclusion or bring a new interest to your colleagues!

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

Turner & Townsend value greatly and have a focus on Corporate Responsibilities (CR) this includes a days leave entitlement to support a local charity or community activity along with the opportunity to participate in several office events that held throughout the year.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from people from all sectors of the community.

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