Assistant Project Manager, Data Centre

What this job involves:

• Must be able to work in a fast-track environment with a proven record of supporting the delivery of technical projects within data centre or critical facility construction
• Client facing role, assisting in reporting project progress to senior members of the client team and stakeholders at relevant stages of the project
• Supportive leadership experience in Engineering / Construction field, acting as a key coordination point on the owner's behalf under the direction of the Project Manager
• Experience in supporting the delivery of medium to large sized data centre construction or fit-out projects
• Strong understanding of engineering design and operational aspects of mission critical facilities and infrastructure systems (e.g. power, cooling, security, BMS)
• Support project delivery within the framework of environmental, sustainability, health and safety while maintaining focus on time, cost, quality and risk management
• Identify early warnings and assist the client and project team to suggest and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures
• Assist in managing project cost tracking, change management process and verify contractor invoices based on work done on site
• Support schedule coordination and cut-over / integration works, and liaise with the operations and facilities teams during handover phases

A snapshot of the role:

• Review and get familiarized with all related project design & contract documentation, contractor submissions, procurement documents and tender packages, shop drawings, RFIs, etc. for new build and/or fit out of Data Centre infrastructure and construction projects in Taichung
• Organize and attend all relevant project review meetings, site meetings, design meetings and other project relevant discussions.
• Provide regular reports to the Client, including photos and comments on the site QA/QC process.
• Contract Documentation support.
• Verify the contractor’s request for change orders under supervision.
• Verify the contractor’s payment request, construction progress, etc. with input from site leads.
• Coordinate the review of shop drawings from contractors with consultant’s design documentation.
• Prepare Project Update material for client and contractor meetings.
• Updating the Project Cost Status report monthly with guidance.
• Coordinate and follow up all comments from internal stakeholders.
• Review submissions and RFI/RFP from contractors and responses from design team and internal partner team
• Tracking of work status which needs follow up actions.
• Conduct regular site checks on installation method, workmanship and quality assurance process of consultants & contractors for the entire fit out work from start till handover e.g. Early Site Access (ESA), Facilities Ready (FR), Security Ready (SCR)
• Other administrative works as required.

Sound like you? To apply you will have:

• Must be able to work in a fast-track environment with data centre (or similar critical facilities / environment construction developments) experience preferred
• Project coordination or assistant project management experience in construction or engineering
• Good communication and coordination skills
• 4–7 years’ experience in a related field
• Understanding of construction project cycle, including scoping, planning, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, and handover to operations teams
• Experience supporting DC fit-out or MEP infrastructure projects preferred
• Project management qualification (e.g. CAPM, PMP) or relevant training is a plus
• Good communication, stakeholder coordination, presentation, and reporting skills
• Logical approach and high attention to detail
• Familiarity with project management methodology and tools
• Proficient in English