Project Manager - Mechanical bias

• About this opportunity
  
  

Professional Project Manager with a mechanical bias, responsible for leading the delivery of the water-cooling plant package forming part of a data centre campus. Acting as the owner-representative consultancy lead, the Project Manager will manage the package construction, testing, commissioning and handover, coordinating technical, programme and interface requirements.

This role is site-based and requires staying in Sines during the workweek. No rotation or fly-in/fly-out arrangement applies.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that project management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements and business procedures.
• Ensuring the quality and compliance of construction and installation works in accordance with the project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Facilitating clear and effective communication between all parties, including general contractors, the client, and the Gleeds project team, to ensure alignment and timely resolution of issues.
• Working closely with vendors and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and installation of project-critical equipment.
• Monitoring and controlling the progress of construction and installation on-site.
• Taking regular site walks to promote and observe safety and progress, reporting and tracking any corrective actions through to timely completion.
• Monitoring on- and off-site works, recording and reporting non-conforming work, and driving the team for follow-up, preventative, and close-out actions.
• Ensuring that construction and installation activities are fully coordinated and optimised to eliminate wasteful activity on site.
• Preparing and monitoring technical submissions.
• Assisting in the change management process, including the review and assessment of proposed variations and any actual or anticipated delays.
• Working with the appointed general contractor to ensure that appropriate method statements are in place and signed off by the relevant parties in advance of installation.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.
  
  

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Who we’re looking for:
  
  

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of central cooling and chilled-water systems, distribution networks and associated plant, controls and water-treatment requirements.
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of project management techniques.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiating skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional level of English and Portuguese.
• Right to work in Portugal.
• Availability to work in Sines 5 days per week.
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline in the construction-related field

• A world of opportunity
  
  

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.