Data Center Facility SA

Ying Cui is looking for English and French speaking Data Center Facility SA based in Africa.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the project team to engage the clients and consultant teams.
• Support the project during the tender as solutions architect
• Integrate design requirements as defined by client, mechanical & electrical engineers (internal and external)
• Compile main building structural / civil design & build RFPs.
• Development and maintenance of Concept scheme design.
• Summarize project cost and generate baselines and valuation models.
• Manage the work of our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.
• Provide support for: Project management, including sub-contractor selection & management, supply chain, procurement process management and acceptance.’
• Provide general and project support and guidance to all local project teams in the region to develop their delivery skills.

Professional Knowledge:

• Fundamental understanding of M&E systems / building services requirements, including generators, fuel storage, upS system, HVAC system, Medium and Low Voltage systems etc.
• Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards including Uptime Institute, TIA 942 and local standard as well as vendors and technologies as that relate to the Data Center facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Revit and industry standard structural modelling software
• Have experience of data center construction process including design phases and construction phase work flow and technical requirements.
• Have a sound experience with civil & architectural works requirements for data center construction.
• Working experience with MEP engineering consultants will be a plus.
• Vendor and consultant management skills.#

Requirements: 

• Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
• Proficiency in international building codes, regulations, and standards across the North Africa region.
• Have sound experience in International project and program experience.
• Excellent communication skills capability, attention to detail, and high quality standards
• Ability to effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
• Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously and good project management capability.
• Ability to travel internationally.