CSA Lead Data Center Construction Projects
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The CSA Lead will oversee and manage the civil, structural, and architectural aspects of construction projects, during the design / procurement phase & project execution. The CSA Lead will be based on-site, ensuring that all activities are executed efficiently and in compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
The CSA Lead will be required to manage / lead and coordinate with all members of our team, which will comprise of engineers, architects, schedulers, and various stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and the Client.
Tasks and Activities:
Project Coordination:
- Reviewing and approving CSA design documents.
- Participating in design reviews and risk assessments.
- Managing contractors, vendors, and subcontractors associated to the CSA packages.
- Set up, chair, and document all client meetings, ensuring that all stakeholders are fully informed.
- Report weekly to the Project Manager on scope, budget, and schedule status, and any other issues related to the construction contracts.
- Liaise with the Client, Professional Team, and Contractor to establish and monitor key project processes, making recommendations as needed.
- Engage with vendors and coordinate their attendance on-site as appropriate.
Risk Management:
- Establish, review, and regularly update the Project Risk Register.
- Agree on and monitor Risk Mitigation Plans and provide input into quantitative risk analysis reviews.
- Initiate actions or escalations for tasks falling behind and impacting the critical path.
- Investigating and reporting incidents or near misses.
Quality Control:
- Developing and implementing quality control procedures.
- Monitor and report on the commissioning process, ensuring that all necessary test sheets and documentation are developed.
- Coordinate with the DC Operations team for their involvement in installation, commissioning, and snagging activities.
- Verify GC's compliance with specs and design.
- Manage the defect identification and resolution process, ensuring all handover activities comply with the Turn-Over process.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Coordinate the issuance of RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and other documents, ensuring timely revisions and approvals.
- Prepare and issue monthly and weekly status update reports for stakeholder review.
- Support the change management process by clarifying scopes, justifications, and technical details with the Client, Professional Team, and Contractor.
Site Management:
- Monitor site works, record and report non-conforming work, and drive follow-up actions.
- Conduct regular site quality audits and witness necessary site tests.
- Manage the General Contractor in preparing schedules for project handover and liaise with relevant managers to agree on these schedules.
- Support the GC measurements and monitor field progression.
- Align the construction schedule with physical progress.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards on-site.
Team Coordination:
- Promote a team approach to punch-list development and use available tools for the project.
- Liaise with DC Operations/Security Operations to ensure systems and permits are in place for site access and remedial works post lock-down and turn-over.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture.
- Extensive experience in CSA roles, particularly in the relevant industry (e.g., data centers, industrial & pharmaceutical).
- Strong project management and leadership skills.
- In-depth knowledge of CSA design principles and construction methodologies.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software and project management tools.
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