Construction Manager - Data Center
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About This Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design,
engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving
quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many
curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and
deliver more impact together.
We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join a Project
Management Consultancy team supporting the delivery of a large-scale data center
project in Luxembourg.
The Construction Manager will play a key role in overseeing the onsite delivery
of the project, from the pre-construction and design review phases through
construction, commissioning readiness and final handover.
You will act as a senior onsite representative, coordinating multiple EPC
contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that civil, structural,
architectural and MEP works are delivered safely, on schedule and in line with
the required quality standards.
Previous experience in large-scale data center, pharmaceutical or other complex
industrial construction environments is strongly preferred.
Key responsibilities Design & Pre-construction
* Review IFC drawings and technical specifications, identifying potential
constructability issues, risks and required design clarifications.
* Work closely with design and engineering teams to support the preparation of
Inquiry Packages for different EPC lots.
* Coordinate with technical teams to resolve technical issues and manage design
changes during construction.
* Provide input on construction methodologies, temporary works and site
logistics to optimise project delivery.
* Ensure compliance with applicable Luxembourg regulations, permits and project
requirements.
Construction Management & Coordination
* Lead and coordinate onsite construction activities across civil, structural,
architectural and MEP disciplines.
* Manage interfaces between multiple EPC contractors, subcontractors and
specialist packages.
* Lead or participate in regular multidisciplinary coordination and interface
meetings.
* Support BIM coordination and the resolution of clashes that could impact
construction sequencing.
* Ensure appropriate coordination with commissioning activities, utilities and
other project interfaces.
Site Execution
* Oversee daily onsite activities and ensure that resources, materials and
equipment are effectively coordinated.
* Review and approve contractor method statements, risk assessments and
relevant construction plans.
* Monitor quality through inspections, testing, hold points and non-conformance
management.
* Conduct regular site walkthroughs, progress reviews and safety inspections.
* Ensure that construction changes and as-built conditions are properly
documented.
Planning & Project Delivery
* Work closely with the Lead Scheduler to maintain and monitor the detailed
construction programme and its integration into the overall master schedule.
* Monitor progress against key construction and commissioning milestones.
* Identify potential delays and construction risks and coordinate appropriate
corrective actions.
* Support site logistics planning and ensure critical activities can progress
efficiently.
* Lead construction handover activities through Facility Ready, commissioning
readiness and operational turnover.
Stakeholder Management
* Act as a key onsite interface between the PMC team, contractors and client
representatives.
* Provide clear visibility on construction progress, risks and key challenges.
* Coordinate site inspections, walkthroughs and construction progress meetings.
* Liaise where required with local authorities, utility providers and other
external stakeholders.
* Ensure construction activities are aligned with contractual and project
delivery requirements.
Quality, HSE & Risk Management
* Ensure implementation of project QA/QC procedures and quality plans.
* Identify construction risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are
implemented.
* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project HSE
requirements.
* Monitor environmental and site-control requirements.
* Ensure temporary works and construction activities are carried out according
to demanding safety and quality standards.
Team Leadership
* Lead the onsite PMC construction team, including site engineers, supervisors,
HSE professionals and quality inspectors.
* Promote effective collaboration between construction, commissioning,
commercial, engineering and document control teams.
* Support issue resolution and maintain a proactive, delivery-focused site
environment.
* Oversee construction closeout, including punch-list management, documentation
and final acceptance.
Your profile
* Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related
discipline.
* Minimum 12 years of experience in large-scale industrial, mission-critical or
hyperscale data center construction projects.
* At least 5 years of experience in a senior Construction Management position,
ideally within a turnkey/EPC contractor environment.
* Strong experience coordinating multiple EPC contractors and multidisciplinary
construction packages.
* Demonstrated experience managing complex site logistics and fast-track
construction programmes.
* Experience in data centers, pharmaceutical facilities or similarly complex
industrial environments is strongly preferred.
* Knowledge of Luxembourg construction regulations, permitting processes and
environmental requirements is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with Primavera P6, BIM coordination and project management tools.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.
* Strong understanding of HSE, QA/QC and construction risk management.
* Fluent English is required. French is an advantage.
Why join the project?
This is an opportunity to take a leading construction role on a major,
technically complex data center development in Luxembourg, working within an
international and multidisciplinary project environment.
The position offers significant responsibility across the full construction
lifecycle, with direct exposure to design, construction, commissioning and
project delivery teams.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We
believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a
skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and
expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make
together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver
sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your
career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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