Senior Project Manager

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider—owning, designing, building, and operating some of the most efficient and flexible facilities in the country.

In 2023, we announced our European expansion, with our first Berlin site opening in 2026, followed by full campuses and a newly announced site in Milan. More locations are in the pipeline.

Our mission is to exceed customer expectations through smart, high-quality solutions. We value initiative, teamwork, and a positive mindset—our people are our greatest strength.

Job Summary

• Act in capacity of employer´s representative and be responsible for the end to end project delivery for one Berlin project.
• Ensuring growth in Berlin
• Ensuring overall project success

Duties and Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Competencies Act in capacity of employer’s representative and be responsible for the end to end construction delivery of our Berlin project
• Manage the project with all involved stakeholders in the construction phase
• Managing and tracking construction milestones
• Provide Vendor oversight and performance management to deliver assigned projects
• Review and approval of vendor scope of work and design review of site and building/project plans
• Manage compliance with audit results and recommendations
• Health and Safety leadership of the works across project
• Responsible for Preparation, submission and tracking of all necessary project spend in line with approved business case capex and run change control on a weekly triage and then change control approval basis in line with project contingency
• Provide Project Management support on any additional works and other sites where necessary
• Regular reporting on progress of project to VP Design & Build EMEA

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction project management or construction management – any acceptable
• 5 years’ minimum experience in data centre project design and construction with hyperscale data centre operators, lease providers or similar
• Design and Build contract strategy experience
• Client or Contractor side Data centre design, construction management experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, project, and deadline simultaneously
• The role is a hybrid working approach based on VIRTUS working principles, meaning the expectation is the role will be a blend of working and in person meetings at VIRTUS office and on our Datacentre construction site in Berlin as required to manage internal and external stakeholders in order to meet project design and construction milestones

Expertise:

• Expert in Microsoft Office applications (e. g. Outlook, Excel, MS-Project)
• Expert knowledge in Project Management
• Expert in MEP installations
• Expert knowledge in supply engineering plants and construction processes
• Skilled knowledge in system administration and documentation management

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactive way of working
• Ability to work in a team
• Open for change

Language skills:

• Fluent in English and German

Additional Information
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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