Project Director - Data Centers

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Project Director - Data Centers - ( 181413 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

About You

We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times while maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines and can establish excellent rapport within the team, business, and clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload, and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Primary Objective

To manage effectively large-scale multidisciplinary teams on mission-critical projects in the role of Project Director, carry out sales and business development activities actively to support business growth, and ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time, whilst maintaining the target profit level.

Responsibilities

Project Management

As Project Director, take full responsibility and accountability for project performance (Technical, Programme, and Commercial) for all disciplines that fall under the Lead Consultant role.

It will be the Project Director who is ultimately accountable to ensure all disciplines falling under the role of Lead Consultant are fully coordinated, technically correct, to the required level of quality, and commercially managed to ensure the project costs and revenue drive the profit targets for the project.

Financial Performance Reviews

• Accountable on a monthly basis for the Project Job Costing Reports.
• Accountable on a monthly basis for the reported Profit and Sales Figures.
• Provide a quarterly written board report to be presented by others.
• Accountable for the Input/Review/Action of the following:

Sales Management/Business Development

• Maintain regular contact with Clients and build/foster relationships.
• Entertain Clients and relevant colleagues.
• Agree fee basis and monthly drawdown schedules.
• Agree deliverables directly with the Client and any policy decisions.
• Lead presentations for new projects and coordinate all other disciplines.
• Project Director for all third-party, (non-specialist), disciplines.
• Carry out all invoicing for all services or disciplines offered on time.
• Pursue all outstanding sales ledger debtors (60 days maximum target).
• Progress all sales opportunities.
• Ensure that all projects deliver the required profit target.
• Deal with any formal complaints directly.
• Carry out after sales and Client reviews.
• Develop sales contacts to expand the marketing base of Practice.
• Develop new areas of activities for the Practice.
• Assist in Marketing and Corporate events.
• Assist other Directors in Sales & Marketing as required.
• Pursue sales leads generated by the Business Development Dept.

General Duties

• Manage and control resources on projects.
• Ensure technical compliance and quality production of all deliverables.
• Sign off all reports and deliverables.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Liaise with all team members to ensure that all projects deliver the minimum profit target.
• Record any changes of scope, which may affect fee basis and advise KAH.
• Post contract completion and end of debtor’s reviews with client.
• Ensure that all project design responsibilities are effectively undertaken.
• Assist other Directors in Project Delivery as required.
• Structure training and succession of the teams to enhance performance and ensure future engineering expertise in Practice.
• Support the Management Team in running the Practice and assist in Quality Management Systems execution.
• Support the management of the practice taking on duties as agreed with the Office Principal and Tech Media Telecoms (TMT) Operational Directors.
• Undertake engineering activities on an as-needs basis and where appropriate act as Design Team Leader.
• Ensure No Claims are made on PI, ensure all contract documents are diligently checked.
• Subject to approval - interview and recruit new team members.
• Control standard in-house technical documents and guides.
• Carry out third-party design audits as necessary.
• Support to other directors in all fields including and not limited to; sales, resource control, problem-solving, and design advice.
• Review and sign off all direct reports’ timecards and expenses.
• Authorize Holiday requests of direct reports.
• Maintain register and carry out technical audits on projects as required.
• Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001 compliance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Extensive experience, especially in designing and managing projects, minimum 10 years’ experience within a design consultancy working on datacentre/mission-critical projects.
• Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable.
• Skills in project managing ongoing jobs.
• Experience in the same or similar position is desired.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Educational qualifications to a degree level, higher or equivalent.
• Incorporated Status in chosen discipline preferred and ongoing pursuit of Chartered status and business qualifications if not already achieved.
• Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
• Strong leadership and people management skills and experience.
• To be able to work as part of a team and collaboratively and cooperatively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum of 7 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Program Management

Job Posting: Oct 8, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

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