Construction/Delivery Project Manager

General

• End-to-end management of data centre construction projects, from initial initiation through final handover to Operations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, providing clear and consistent communication to all stakeholders, including senior leadership (Regional Construction Director, Development Board etc)

• Collaborate with and develop relationship with municipalities and governmental agencies

• Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, including Design, Commercial, Sales and Operations teams, to ensure alignment and seamless project integration.

Schedule Management

• Responsible to manage a timely delivery of all CyrusOne construction projects from initiation to handover to Operations

• Lead the development, maintain, and manage fully integrated project schedules, identifying critical paths and proactively mitigating risks.

• Assist the procurement phase of all projects in line with CyrusOne procurement processes and timelines

• Responsible to collaborate with CyrusOne Operations teams to ensure compliance with CyrusOne change processes

Commercial management

• Take full ownership of the project budget, delivering all projects within the approved cost plan.

• Manage the change management process throughout all projects and request approval of claims from Regional Construction Director and Commercial Manager

• Responsible to agree contracts with appointed contractors/suppliers in collaboration with Commercial Manager and Regional Construction Director

• Create monthly cash flow forecasts and reports for every Development project in collaboration with the Commercial Manager

Quality Management

• Champion a culture of "Safety First," ensuring all construction activities strictly comply with CyrusOne HSE standards and all local regulations

• Responsible to secure that construction projects are compliant with CyrusOne project quality manual and delivered within CyrusOne expectation regarding installation quality and record information

• Responsible to secure all projects are delivered in accordance with approved design

• Responsible to ensure all projects are commissioned in accordance with CyrusOne standard commissioning plan

Business Support:

• Prepare and present decision-gate approval documents, ensuring projects adhere to the stage-gated governance process

• Manage, collaborate and support future project Board requests and associated calculations and schedule projections in collaboration with other teams

• Collaborate with CyrusOne Bid and Sales teams to support any future sales opportunities

• Communicate and collaborate with other team members and report to management, external partners, stakeholders, within area of responsibility

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Project Manager within data centre construction, mission-critical facilities, or a related high-stakes industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, energy, large-scale manufacturing).

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.

• In-depth understanding of mechanical and electrical (M&E)

• Demonstrable expertise in managing multi-million Euro projects, with a strong track record of delivering on time and within budget.

• In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, and health & safety regulations in Germany

• Advanced financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost forecasting, and change control.

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluency in English and German.

Experience/Skills: 3-5 years experience working in mission-critical data center Development, general construction, and heavy MEP systems construction.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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