Construction Lead Telecom Network & Extra Low Voltage (ELV)

Wood is currently recruiting for Construction Lead Telecom & Network & Extra Low Voltage (ELV) to join our team in Chonburi, Thailand.

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The Role

This position will be responsible for providing network engineering project management support for a new Data Centre project.

The role will lead complex, multi-team construction initiatives and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements relating to Network IT, Security, and Control Systems. The successful candidate will oversee the entire project lifecycle. From scope development to execution and delivery. While managing schedules, budgets, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Key Responsibilities

• Support The Client PM on data centre newbuild and fitout projects
• Act as the technical POC for local teams and connect with cross functional teams (Engineering and IT Operations Teams)
• Support Regional PM for end-to-end responsibility from planning to handover of the fit out works on site.
• Resolve issues promptly based on technical requirements or escalate accordingly.
• Ensure work is performed safely with high quality of workmanship.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders about project goals and updates.
• Coordinate teams across different offices and time zones.
• Report on project progress and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate Kick off Meetings, progress reviews and conduct Site-walks.
• Resolve critical issues while adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of specifications and ordering of materials and equipment are done in a timely manner to ensure approvals are obtained and deployment plans are in place and implemented.
• Keep track of and report on key milestones from the commencement of technical fit-out to completion for handover to Operations.
• Conduct/drive weekly management and site meetings with GC/AE/Telecoms Contractors
• Coordinate with local construction project managers to align priorities and site management.
• Work with internal teams to manage ordering, delivery and storage of Owner purchased materials (Vienna, Hyena, Fibers, etc) and parts required for the DC turn ups.
• Review and track contractor deliverables.
• Perform inspections, surveys & regular site walks.
• Maintain checklist/tracker, raise punch items and drive punch list clearance.
• Areas of Responsibility (including but not limited to):
  • OSP/ISP Cable Pathways,
  • POEs (building point of entry)
  • (C)CCNR/SSNR,
  • IDF Room; and
  • Server Floor.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Ideally you will have:

• Technical candidate with at least 5 years’ experience in the field.
• A post-graduate degree in Telecommunication engineering, construction, project / construction management also a big plus.
• Experienced managing multiple parties, vendors, stakeholders and priorities with various milestones.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Thai
• Detailed orientated and organized in your approach to project management.
• Ability to think, analyze and solve problems in high pressure situations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to complete within specified deadlines.
• Experience in Data Center projects will be considered an advantage.

If you’re an experienced Project Construction Lead, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.