Project Manager

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is a rapidly growing European based Data centre provider which owns, designs, builds and operates efficient and flexible data centres.

Our current European expansion plans include 300MW+ campus developments in Berlin and Milan with further plans to expand into further countries in Europe, our first data centres are due to open in Berlin in 2026, quickly followed by other campuses.

Our mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative, high-quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers – people with positive open and collaborative attitudes, who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

We value individual endeavour and initiative and encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise is VIRTUS’ greatest strength.

Job Summary

• Act in capacity of employer´s representative and be responsible for the end-to-end project management and delivery.
• The role will be part of the local Berlin based PM team and will be allocated to one of the Berlin projects.
• The role will ensure delivery of our portfolio in Berlin
• Ensuring overall project success.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Act as a construction project manager as part of the employer’s representative team and be responsible for the end-to-end construction delivery of our Berlin projects
• Assist with the management of the project with all involved stakeholders during the construction phase
• Managing and tracking construction milestones and progress reporting.
• Review vendor scope of work with design teams and review of site and building/project plans

• Provide Vendor oversight and performance management to deliver assigned projects

• Health and Safety leadership of the works across the project

• Participate in the preparation, submission and tracking of all project spend in line with approved business case capex.
• Participate in project change control on a weekly basis through triage and then change control approval, track project contingency spend.
• Provide Project Management support on any additional works and other sites where necessary
• Participate to the preparation and delivery of regular project progress reporting 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
• 2-3 years’ minimum experience in data centre project construction delivery with hyperscale data centre operators, lease providers or similar
• Design and Build contract strategy experience
• Client or Contractor side Data centre 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 site based attendance in Berlin, working in person meetings at VIRTUS offices 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, Primavera P6)
• working and emerging knowledge in Project Management techniques and critical path sequencing.
• Knowledge of MEP installations
• Knowledge of supply chain management 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

Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager.

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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