Data Centre Project Manager

The Company Safehost

Company Information: Founded in 2002, Safe Host is a leading data centre colocation company in Switzerland delivering scalable and secure services through its facilities in the country. With the ability to scale up to 56MW across its three Swiss data centres, the company provides the flexibility required by todays’ IT loads.

Safe Host’s data centres are ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certified fed from renewable power sources and conform to regulatory standards required by all major industry verticals.

The company owns, runs and operates data centres in Geneva, Gland (Vaud) and Avenches (near Bern) and has been the preferred data centre provider for multinationals and United Nations agencies.

Project Manager

Essential Functions:

Design & pre-sales phase

Participate in RFI and RFP studies for prospective customers
Determine and allocate project estimate in relation with Construction and Finance Departments
Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Construction phase
Ensure the successful on time delivery of build-out and retrofit of Data Center infrastructure
Supervise medium-to-large projects from conception to completion
Ensure large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, & finance in both local & global settings
Plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end project issues/updates with stakeholders and teams
Perform day to day project check-in and update to manage project delivery and quality
Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
Participate in the selections of trade partners and suppliers
Supervise the 3-D coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to installation
Handle billings and contract management ; control billings to accounting for timely payment in relation with the Finance Department
Performs job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution
Monitor, document and report on all phases of planning and construction on structure, electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, security and building controls. Commissioning
Direct and manage the commissioning process (level 1 through level 5) on the project inclusive of the startup plan, commissioning schedule and functional testing
Participate in factory witness testing Hand-Over
Lead all activities required in the project closeout inclusive of operations and maintenance manuals, model turn over, and training
Coordinate the update and maintain all facilities owned site drawings until site project delivery Continuous improvement :
Gather and provide feedback on lessons learned, best practices, and innovations on process/procedures and tools to improve efficiencies and productivity
Enhance strong working relationships with customers
Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspect of data centre activities
Drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities
Suggest, document, and implement SafeHost policies to gain efficiencies.
Work with other departments to help facilitate and streamline inter-departmental procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Educations:

Associates or Bachelors in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades
Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
Proven experience as project engineer in a data center (5 years)
Good understanding of security standards
Demonstrable ability to construction project and adheres to deadlines
Well-organized and flexible with a service-oriented approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex documents. Ability to suggest and recommend high-qualified technical solutions.
High skills with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Outlook, and intranet/internet. Working knowledge of architectural, electrical and mechanical systems. Working knowledge of project management.
You speak fluently French, English and German with the ability to read and write in the other language. German is mandatory.
On-duty service required
Driver's license is required

This is a challenging and versatile position in which you will be part of a dynamic operation team.

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