Project Director

Join to apply for the Project Director - Data Centres (Nordics) role at Arcadis.Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Together we solve the world’s most complex challenges.Role descriptionPlay a key role delivering tech sector mega‑projects.We are looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics.The successful candidate will be based either 100% in country, or will have significant international travel to the Nordics (11/3 rotation).Role accountabilitiesYou’ll be responsible for managing all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects, taking projects through pre‑construction, construction, and close out/fit‑up.Pre‑constructionWork with the client and general contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Master Project Budget.Support contractor pre‑qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations.Support contract negotiations.Assist the client and the client’s team in identifying, scoping, buying‑out and scheduling of all owner‑direct vendors and consultants.ConstructionManage the general contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground.Coordinate value engineering efforts during the construction phase.Work with the client’s commercial and PCG team to develop budget management and tracking. Liaise with the client’s schedule management team to provide schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis.Close‑out / Fit‑upInitiate close‑out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance.Establish close‑out documentation requirements with the client’s document controller; collect and track receipt of all close‑out documents until completion, including warranties, as‑built, O&M manuals, etc.Assist with city and/or other authority final inspections and occupancy process.Assist the client in scheduling, coordination and management of all owner‑direct vendors and consultants.Qualifications & experienceIn‑depth understanding of large‑scale technical projects and construction techniques.Ability to manage technical disciplines.Experience working on data centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds.Ability to coordinate the work of other discipline‑specific owner’s representatives to achieve the objectives set by the client.Ability to commit to significant international travel.Why Arcadis?You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.We empower each team member to be their best, pioneering a skills‑based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are serious about equality and inclusion and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. xpwpeyx Diversity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I workstreams.Additional detailsSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: OtherIndustry: Professional Services#J-18808-Ljbffr