Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
We are seeking an engaging Telecoms project manager to join our team providing first class project management for the installation, connection, and testing of telecoms technologies for Data Centres across Europe. Working as part of a global team you will be responsible for the co-ordination of regional projects aligning our global standards with the local client project requirements
You will be working within a local team as part of a global family where you will be fully supported as we bring you up to speed on this exciting global initiative.
Key Deliverables
The following duties fall within the purview of this role:
- Provide end-to-end project management for the execution of telecoms packages and associated technology
- Scope project requirements and engage with relevant stakeholders, subcontractors, PTS local and global teams
- Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress against project schedule
- Collaborate with internal PTS teams to design, develop and implement projects
- Manage suppliers and subcontractors undertaking installation and testing activities
- Deliver projects on time ensuring quality standards are met
- Ensure all supporting documentation is fully completed and accurate
- Monitor and report on project KPI metrics
- Communicate with the client, allied trades, PTS teams and project stakeholders to bridge any identified gaps or perceived risks to the project delivery
- Highlight potential risks or issues and act proactively to resolve them
- Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new process ideas
Skills & Attributes
- Self-starter with strong communication and presentation skills.
- A good level in English is required, other languages are considered as an asset.
- Must have 5+ years’ experience with White Space design and installation, ranging from containment systems, hot aisle containment, WLAN, telephony, security systems, demonstratable understanding of the following standards: TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, TIA-607, TIA-758, TIA-942, EN50173 1-6 & EN50174 1-3
- Ability to work as a team member (excellent inter-personal skills)
- A team player who is not afraid to ask for support when needed
- Highly motivated and results oriented.
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
- Observe proper standards of market, business, and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties.
- Convey a sense of urgency and drive initiatives to closure during critical project stages.
- Demonstrate flexibility, integrity and be credible with partners and internal contacts.
- Technology savvy with interest in, and experience with Smart Buildings
- Strong Project Management & organizational skills
- Positive stakeholder management and engagement
- Data Centre design and structured cabling systems background is essential
- In depth training and understanding of copper and fibre-optic data systems essential
- Experience with Google Workspace tools (G Suite etc.) beneficial but not essential
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects of projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and supervising work crews
- Reviewing bids from subcontractors and selecting the most qualified ones based on price, reputation, and experience
- Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
- Monitoring project costs and scheduling for on-time completion of projects
- Reviewing blueprints, drawings, and plans to ensure that systems are constructable
- Overseeing the hiring of subcontractors and workers as needed to complete projects on time
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with work performed
- Coordinating with architects, engineers, and allied trades to ensure the full scope of the systems are clear and implemented correctly
- Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan
- Managing the flow of project information between the team, through regular meetings and written communications
- Communicating with clients throughout the construction process to ensure they are satisfied with the progress of projects
- Health and Safety, Observe safety regulations.
- Conform to local and national laws and guidelines, and Reporting
Experience & Education
- At least 5+ years of industry experience in a project management or program management role management position, preferably in the construction/MEP/Telecoms project Management capacity
- Must have, at minimum, a bachelor (level) degree preferably in a technical field.
- Must have qualifications within data centre design
- Must have qualifications with structured cabling systems
- Must have qualification in copper and fiber optic cabling testing e.g. Fluke CCTT
- A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project conception stage, through all of the operational stages to completion and post-project review.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, & activities may change at any time with or without notice. Daily interactions will be overseen in the UK by the Managing Director UK/EMEA. An employment contract will be implemented, providing the professional service processes related to pay, health/medical benefits, personal time, approved bank holidays, pension, & any additional benefits for our full-time employees in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Operations.