Senior Project Controls & Contract Manager

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider. We own, design, build, and operate some of the most energy-efficient, flexible, and secure data centres in Europe.

In 2023, we announced our expansion into continental Europe, starting with Berlin and Milan, with plans to grow further across the region.

At VIRTUS, we aim to be a positive force in the fourth industrial revolution—delivering innovative solutions while staying firmly rooted in our core values: Clarity & Quality, Accountability, Customer Commitment, Purposeful Innovation, and Capability & Growth.

Job Summary

Working alongside the Construction Project Managers, the Senior Project Controls & Contract Manager will be responsible for ensuring customer contract deliverables are met on time and to the standards required. They will also be responsible for ensuring contract processes are followed and correctly applied.

***The role is a 3yr Fixed Term Contract and based on site at the Saunderton Campus located a short distance from High Wycombe***

Duties and Responsibilities

Act in capacity of Senior Project Manager and be responsible for ensuring that the project delivery is in line with the customer contract.

This position will be responsible for contract compliance with customer contracts

This will consist of ensuring project deliverables are made on time and to the correct standard, administering contract changes between customer and VIRTUS, issuance of project cost information and processing of received purchase orders

In cooperation with the VP of Construction this position will map project deliverables and advise construction PM’s of required actions

Prepare, manage and report on deliverables activity tracker (based on contract requirements) for all M&E fit-out works at the campus (inc customer requested fit-out works)

Apply influence, strategies and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions for contract compliance

Apply ‘growth-mindset’ philosophy to the day to day tasks and ensure that any deficiencies identified within current processes/frameworks are addressed and improvements implemented.

Regularly report to VP of Construction on compliance with contract terms

Provide project single point of responsibility for the compliance with all contract terms

Attend scheduled project meetings with PM’s and report as necessary.

Work with your VIRTUS PMs to enable them to deliver Project Progress status reports covering scope, schedule and budget as required to deliver schedule expectations including schedule health and metrics on a regular cadence for both internal and external customer updates if required.

Challenge and remove barriers by working with others around a shared need or customer benefit.

Ability to maintain a broader perspective, identify and evaluate opportunities to enhance the business through cross-group collaboration.

Incorporate diverse perspectives to thoroughly address complex business issues.

Day to Day:

Work with project teams (PM’s, Contractors and Specialists) to ensure contract deliverables are made on time and in line with requirements

Develop and manage deliverables tracker

Work with the PMs to deliver handover regimes to customer in line with construction handover process in line with company policy and processes, including defect close out management.

Qualifications:

Desirable:

Bachelor’s degree in Contract Administration/ Construction Project Management, or Construction Management – Any acceptable.

Experience in data centre project construction with hyperscale data centre operators, lease providers or allied sectors such as Petro-Chem/Pharma/Process control – any heavy process sector experience valid.

PRINCE2, APM, MSP or other Project/Programme Management certification preferred

Proven Project/Programme Management skills in a technical/construction environment

Able to contribute to process improvement initiatives

Client or Contractor side onsite Data centre construction or management experience.

Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.

Able to manage and work within a diverse and inclusive team environment delivering large scale enterprise projects with both localised and virtual team structures.

Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver successfully.

In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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