Construction Manager

Location Europe

Type Perm

Job Ref 53851

.Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Norway
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Construction - Mission Critical

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing construction works, financials, scheduling, and quality management on projects across EMEA. The role ensures all projects comply with company standards, service-provider requirements, and local/national laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall construction project management of site teams and contractors.
Lead, implement, and review on-site safety management to ensure compliance with all mandatory and industry standards, managing safety throughout construction, design, and handover.
Advise and lead on contract negotiations for design, programme, and costs while ensuring the highest quality of service.
Drive innovation to improve design, de-risk programme, manage budgets, and deliver project quality.
Lead and coordinate external consultants for design, construction, and delivery of data centres.
Plan, organise, and direct construction and maintenance activities to ensure execution of the construction programme.
Lead delivery of sub-structure, super-structure, and M&E design processes, working with consultants to achieve cost-effective, resilient infrastructure.
Assist in the development of project management systems and procedures to ensure efficient interface between consultants and internal teams.
Advise on monitoring of programme, cost control, and project information systems for successful delivery.
Ensure compliance with local permitting and regulatory requirements.
Resolve issues and deficiencies promptly, implementing contingency plans to recover cost and schedule when necessary.
Collaborate closely with project management teams, site operations managers, facility managers, and rollout teams.
Focus on contractor management, performance, and stakeholder relationship management.

Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking: Ability to apply concepts practically, think logically, and suggest improvements.
Quality Focus: Attention to detail, commitment to industry-leading safety standards, and pride in delivering projects to the highest standards.
Initiative: Identifies and recommends realistic improvements, value-driven mindset.
Flexibility: Adaptable to changing needs, willing to travel across EMEA at short notice.
Business Focus: Awareness of wider business context, keeping up to date with industry developments.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

Engineering degree (B.Eng or BSc.Eng) or Construction Management degree.
Substantial experience in the data centre, construction, or engineering industry.
Senior-level project management experience delivering large CAPEX projects with high M&E dependency.
Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office programmes.
In-depth knowledge of general construction, M&E works, and local authority approvals.
Understanding of Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
Strong time management and the ability to work under pressure.
Proficiency in PM tools, techniques, and methods.
Proficient in English (written and spoken), with additional EMEA languages beneficial.

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