Expert Commissioning Scheduler - Data Centre, Abu Dhabi & UAE

Are you a seasoned commissioning scheduler who knows that commissioning is where data centre programmes are really won or lost?

Do you know your L1-L4s, IST and energisation sequences inside out, and can you turn them into a plan the whole site can actually work to?

Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and technology?

Have you always cared about the connection between the schedule and what really happens on site, day to day?

Do you want to be hands-on, on site in Abu Dhabi, working in a region with some of the largest data centre projects?

Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn’t, it is quite real!

Read on!

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We are Laminar Projects!

We are an award winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. (Watch our short film about it)

We also have a separate product team, Shape Construction, that takes the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop construction management software products.

The core of all this is our true secret sauce; people. We only recruit kind and authentic people who are fast learners. We are deeply focused on designing a new type of place that is optimisedfor the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 240todayand we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isn’tjust some “job”,we challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life.

Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life:

• Connects us with meaningful relationships

• Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans

• Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures

Core values for a good life

We believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact. Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness and build civilization. This philosophy goes much deeper, and you can see more on our website.

We are achieving this vision through the following two missions:

• To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation

• To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society

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The Role

Purpose of the role

You will be our commissioning scheduler on site in Abu Dhabi, embedded with the client team on a hyperscale data centre campus. You will own the commissioning programme and make sure the site delivers to it, from day one.

Team

This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on:

• Understanding what the real problems of projects are

• Implementing the best solutions to those problems

• Developing scalable best practices, tools and technology

More specifically you will be part of our Project Planning Team, who are industry leaders in delivering complex data centre projects. Your initial leader will be one of our planning directors.

Your top 3 objectives

• To get the data centre commissioned and handed over to near perfection

• To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common commissioning problems

• To develop yourself and everyone around you

Your top 5 responsibilities

• Own the commissioning plan:Build and own the integrated commissioning schedule (L1-L5 / Energisation sequence / Equipment tagging activities / etc), linked to the construction programme, MEP installation and energisation milestones. Ensure the site is working to it effectively, and that delays are mitigated and managed commercially.

• Own the outcome:You may not be the project manager ultimately responsible for the results but you are responsible for putting in your best effort to ensure the construction, commissioning and client teams understand and focus on the plan, no matter how stubborn they are! Drive the daily tagging KPIs achievement to ensure the project remains on track.

• Report and inform:Be able to link the Cx programme and the Cx software (Cx Alloy, etc), and provide simple, actionable reports on commissioning progress, readiness and risks to stakeholders at all levels, from site supervisors to the client’s leadership

• Make scalable solutions:Develop scalable and repeatable commissioning planning best practices and tools in collaboration with the team, so the next data centre goes even better

• Develop everyone:Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate our clients to improve as well

Your Capabilities

You will be joining as a senior expert, so we expect you to hit the ground running with both scheduling/planning and data centre commissioning. We will keep training you across the full breadth of project management, including commercial, leadership, communication and technology, so that you become an expert project leader equipped to transform any project you touch.

As a candidate, you should have:

• Mastery:Proven experience planning and scheduling commissioning on data centres or similarly complex MEP-heavy projects (L1-L4, IST, energisation sequence, equipment tagging, handover), with expert Primavera P6 skills.

• Hyperscale data centre experience, a solid understanding of MEP systems and familiarity with commissioning management tools, plus decent Excel skills and a strong interest in data

• Communication:Proficient communicator in written and verbal English

• The charisma, influence and presence to get construction people to do new things and take the best approach

• Leadership:A relentless approach to dealing with people, and experience operating at Lead Consultant level or above, leading contractors, commissioning agents and clients on site

• A proven leader/coach/developer of teams or teams of teams

• Impact:A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics

• A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and organisations that had a significant positive impact

• Location:Based in, or willing to relocate to, Abu Dhabi, and able to work on site 5 days a week.

• Laminar isn’t the place for you if any of the following is true:

• You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge

• You like to be the smartest person in the room

• You don’t like continuously receiving honest candid feedback

• You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team

At Laminar we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique expertise towards our collective success, so if you don’t think you meet all the criteria but still are excited about this role we encourage you to apply anyways!

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Benefits

The standard stuff:

- Competitive tax -free salary dependent on location and capability

- Paid Annual Leave [TBC] days + UAE public holidays

- End-of-service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

- Private health insurance (UAE)

- Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members.

- All required travel costs outside of your local area are covered

The life-changing stuff:

- In-house coaching. Regular 1:1 coaching sessions, fully confidential, to help you navigate challenges, build self-awareness, and grow intentionally - professionally and as a human being

- Equity upside. As we grow, you grow. Our generous equity scheme is especially powerful for those who stay with us on our journey. You help us build the future - and own a piece of it

- Relentless development. Our goal is for every year here to be worth five years of development anywhere else. You’ll get a coach, a mentor, honest feedback, and a culture that challenges you to keep levelling up

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Important! Applying properly

We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining:

- Why you want to join us

- What you’ll bring to the team

We aren't a giant, faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team, so your letter will be read carefully. After that, we’ll reach out to you to schedule a casual conversation to help you get to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself. A couple of technical and personal assessments follow to understand your capability based on our own development matrix.

This is to ensure that when you join, you’re starting at the right level of responsibility.