Project Director - (Vaala)

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business we are currently recruiting for a Project Director to join our Data Centre team in Vaala, Finland
With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.
This role is client facing, working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support. We have brought our brightest minds together to respond to our client’s Project and Programme management objectives working on major hyperscale projects.
Responsibilities
As a Project Director, you will be responsible for:
Leading and managing large-scale and complex data centre projects in the real estate sector, from feasibility, design, construction and completion
Developing and implementing project strategies, plans and large scale budgets on complex construction projects
Establishing and maintaining effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
Monitoring and reporting on project progress and other performance indicators
Managing and mitigating risks and issues
Preparing and delivering written project communication materials
Preparing and presenting formal project progress and other reports
Managing and coordinating the client, contractors and designers
Attending and chairing meetings and drafting minutes, etc.
Other responsibilities, to include:
Developing and delivering presentation materials for client pitches, etc.
Managing and updating key information into the Turner & Townsend internal database
Providing thought leadership and insights on the latest trends and innovations in the Data Centre real estate sector
University Degree in an engineering or construction related field
Minimum 12 years’ work experience in construction, including experience ideally in large scale Data Centre projects
Track record of delivering the construction of hyperscale Data Centre projects from inception to completion
Experience of master planning/strategic estate development and capital project planning for business case compilation is desirable
Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles at all levels
Relevant qualification (project management or construction management) preferred
Good knowledge of construction industry and Data Centre sector themes
Good knowledge of project lifecycle and business case approvals process
Availability for on-site work

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No