Data Center Construction Manager

Department & Role category: Construction & Site Engineering Work mode (In office, Hybrid or Remote): WFO Job description 1. Project Chartero Understand the project requirements from the client and develop a detailed Project Charter that would include a broad strategy for delivering the Project Management Scope, identification of key stakeholders who would be required from the project inception till closure, define the procurement plan that is merged with the baseline schedule and spell out critical milestones that would be the guiding factor for successful project completiono Align all the key stakeholders with the Charter and prepare a draft Project Execution Plano Collaborate with clients team and prepare a project matrix clearly defining the process for flow of information and internal approval process 2. Project Planningo Provide inputs with regards to sequencing of activities in the master schedule to include design reviews, drawing delivery schedule, procurement, equipment delivery and installation, construction sequencing and testing & commissioning planso Guide the project Planning Manager / Engineer in finalizing the Master Schedule in the inception stage (after acceptance of Project Charter) and then finalizing the detailed project schedule in the final design concept stage (before commencement of Procurement activities) 3. High level budgeting and costingo Develop high level budget based on available details and with support from planning, civil and MEP teams during the inception stage and update the costing during different stages of the project ie from concept stage to vendor / supplier finalization.o Establish unit rates for materials and labor based on current market data and historical benchmarkso Regularly update cost database to reflect trends and regional price fluctuations 4. Tendering & Bid Supporto Lead the tendering process by developing contractor / subcontractor scopes, bid assumptions, relevant tender clauses and risk allowanceso Analyze tender documents, drawings, and specifications to determine labor, material, and equipment requirementso Suggest clients on tender clarifications, tender event schedule and evaluate technical submissions by vendors / suppliers in line with clients requirementso Carry out vendor / supplier evaluation (with support from project teams) with respect to technical details and project deliveryo Take ownership of the Tender Event Schedule right up to the award of contract 5. Value Engineering & Cost Optimizationo Plan for Value Engineering workshop during the concept design and then before design finalization stage of the projecto Identify opportunities to reduce cost by suggesting alternate materials, or design modifications.o Guide the planning and design management teams to update on schedule, delivery status and change management 6. Coordination & Collaborationo Coordinate with team members during all the stages of the project to ensure plans are updated as per project statuso Proactively involve in the Risk Management scope and suggest mitigation measures as and when a risk is identified so as to keep the project timelines and cost intacto Collaborate with the clients team through regular exchange of information, periodic updates and meetings, keeping them informed about the progress at different stages of the project and raising red flags as and when attention is required that needs early resolutiono Coordinate with design teams to ensure design / drawing delivery is as per agreed schedule and support the team in case their delivery is getting affected due to inputs and approvals from required stakeholderso Collaborate with construction contractor right from their onboarding stage and through the construction process for a seamless execution as per plan, desired quality standards and within assigned project budgeto Conduct regular reviews with key stakeholders to ensure risks are identified proactively and mitigated, project delivery plans are intact and identification of bottlenecks and early resolutiono Conduct site visits, resolve RFIs, and ensure design intent during constructiono Provide support to the respective teams in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) if these activities are part of our scope 7. Change Managemento Prepare a detailed change management process that is defined at the beginning of the project, approved by client and accepted by all stakeholderso Ensure the updates on change management are included as part of periodic report to the cliento Review the changes that arise during different project stages with regards to the impact on cost, quality and timelines and ensure if the impact can be minimized through any value engineering initiative before it is submitted for approval to the client 8. Contract Administrationo Ensure a draft contract is prepared as per project requirement and shared with the clients team for their approvalo Study and prepare a draft response to any queries