Telecoms Package Manager

Telecoms Package Manager – Data Centre Project

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Project: Major Data Centre Development

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Telecoms Package Manager to join a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of the telecoms package from planning and coordination through installation, testing, commissioning and handover. You will work closely with the wider project team, specialist contractors, consultants and client representatives to ensure the telecoms systems are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale mission-critical project with significant long-term development potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of the telecoms package on site.
• Manage telecoms subcontractors and specialist installation teams.
• Coordinate telecoms works with electrical, mechanical, BMS, security and other project packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements and technical submissions.
• Monitor installation progress against the project programme.
• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries and installation requirements.
• Ensure telecoms works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and project standards.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, variations and design changes.
• Coordinate inspections, quality checks and installation sign-offs.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing where required.
• Ensure all documentation, test records, as-built drawings and handover documentation are completed.
• Attend progress meetings with the main contractor, client, consultants and subcontractors.
• Identify programme risks, technical issues and potential delays and drive solutions.
• Ensure all works comply with German regulations, project HSE requirements and client standards.
• Support project close-out and final handover.

Experience across some or all of the following would be beneficial:

• Structured cabling
• Fibre optic systems
• Copper cabling
• Data networks
• Telecoms infrastructure
• ODF/MDF and communications rooms
• Containment and cable management
• Patch panels and network infrastructure
• Backbone and horizontal cabling
• Telecoms testing and certification
• BMS/ICT interfaces
• Security and ELV interfaces

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Telecoms Package Manager, Telecoms Manager, ELV Manager or similar.
• Previous experience working on large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of telecoms/ICT infrastructure and installation.
• Experience managing specialist subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, drawings, specifications and QA/QC processes.
• Experience coordinating telecoms works within a complex MEP environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, programme-driven project environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements on major construction projects.
• Experience with commissioning and handover would be advantageous.
• Data centre experience is highly desirable.
• German language skills are advantageous but not essential.

If you are an experienced Telecoms Package Manager with major construction or data centre experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please get in touch.