Description Vantage is looking for an ambitious Senior Project Manager to drive excellence in project management, systems use, standardisation, and coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects.?Must be able to foster a positive and collaborative working environment. This role is based in Milan.
Essential Job Functions Establish the procedure for communication between the wider Vantage team, the consultant team and Contractors and use reasonable endeavours to ensure that this procedure is observed at all times. Establish the Change Management Process for the project and manage the process by liaising with the Vantage team, consultant team and Contractors in clarifying all necessary scope, justification and technical detail. Assist the Construction Director in the communication of any instructions under the process. Manage the Vantage team, consultant team and Contractor to establish all key project processes to ensure the project's delivery and monitor these processes reporting and making recommendations to the Construction Director. Manage the Vantage team, consultant team and Contractors to establish, review and regularly update the Project Risk Register. Manage, agree and monitor Risk Mitigation Plans and provide input into quantitative risk analysis reviews. Prepare and issue for the Construction Director approval a monthly Project Manager's CSA & MEP report, weekly status update reports and provide input into other stakeholder reports and presentations as may be required. Proactively manage and monitor the performance of the consultant team, Contractor and vendors and report to the Construction Director. Proactively lead the wider VANTAGE team, consultant team and co-ordinate the preparation of alternative viability studies, feasibility studies, sensitivity analyses and investment appraisals and drive implementation of outcome in time and in budget. Support in discussions with neighbours and other third parties. This could include logistics plans and delivery schedules and crane strategies or noisy works. Review the General Contractor's Construction Plan, Site Logistics Plan, Health & Safety Plan and Quality Plan prior to construction start. Make recommendations to the Contractor on changes and additional requirements / changes. Lead the wider VANTAGE team and the consultant team and establish a structure and procedure for quality management. Drive review, approval, variation and reporting procedures. Prepare recommendations for the Construction Directors approval. Proactive contribute with client and the consultant team and advise on methods of progressing construction works prior to the execution of the Building Contract for example early works, procurement of LLE, enabling works etc. Monitor and report to the Construction Director on the procurement progress status and actively mitigate upcoming challenges. Assess the labour schedules from each specialist subcontractor / or request labour diagrams for packages of work to analysis the volume of staff on site, facilities and potential congestion impacts. Lead the project site teams, the consultant team and the Contractor for Value Engineering exercises and related optioneering/feasibility studies. Make recommendations to the Construction Director. Ensure that all works are completed in line with Vantage HSE requirements. Undertake regular site walks to promote and observe safety and progress. Report and track any corrective actions through to timely completion. Undertake regular Site inspections. Obtain progress and quality reports from the consultant team and the Contractor, own and drive required mitigation measures as and when necessary to avoid impact on quality, cost or time. Present and make recommendations to the Construction Director. Agree all test certificates and statutory and non-statutory approvals required from the Professional Team and the Contractor. As may be required, manage the consultant team and the Contractor to prepare reports to the Construction Director on the implications of any proposed variations in the works and of any actual or anticipated delays to the progress of the works on the programme and the Project cost plan or claims and pro-actively lead the team by mitigating all potential impacts to quality, cost and time Advise the Construction Director on appropriate action to overcome delay. Liaise with the VANTAGE Operations team, the consultant team and the Contractor and prepare, manage and maintain a handover plan or similar management tool, identifying the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. Drive review, approval, variation and reporting procedures. Lead and manage all parties and ensure they prepare Substantial/Practical Completion documentation, submittal of manuals and Handover documentation. Job Requirements Bachelor of Science in Construction/Engineering or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in project management in the construction industry Expected travel is approx. 10%, but may grow and evolve over time Italian language mandatory +At least B-level of English Data center experience preferred We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerVantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.