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The Project Director will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of large-scale, complex data centre construction and installation projects across Sweden. The role will lead the project organisation, oversee technical and commercial performance, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with the client, internal project teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, the Project Director will provide strategic leadership throughout the project life cycle, from mobilisation and planning through construction, installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

Take overall accountability for project execution, governance, programme, cost, quality and delivery.Establish and lead a project organisation appropriate to the scale and complexity of the project.Develop and implement project execution plans, reporting structures, procedures and performance controls.Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, controls and other technical installations.Monitor progress against key milestones and implement corrective actions where required.

Commercial and Financial Management

Hold responsibility for project financial performance, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and profitability.Manage contracts, variations, claims, procurement and commercial negotiations.Identify and mitigate financial, contractual and operational risks while maximising project opportunities.Ensure effective cost control, resource allocation and commercial reporting.

Client and Stakeholder Management

Act as the senior point of contact for the client and key project stakeholders.Build strong relationships with international data centre operators, developers, consultants and contractors.Lead senior project meetings, performance reviews and strategic discussions.Manage expectations and resolve complex issues to maintain client confidence and satisfaction.

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

Establish and maintain robust health and safety management systems.Ensure compliance with applicable Swedish legislation, contractual obligations and project standards.Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes, inspections, testing and commissioning.Ensure the reliability, resilience and operational readiness of critical data centre infrastructure.

Programme, Risk and Technical Coordination

Oversee integrated project schedules, design coordination, construction sequencing and resource planning.Manage interfaces between disciplines, subcontractors and other construction packages.Identify programme risks, technical constraints and potential delays, implementing mitigation plans.Oversee testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, documentation and final handover.

People and Organisational Leadership

Lead, motivate and develop a large project team comprising project managers, engineers, commercial staff, planners, quality and safety personnel, and site teams.Establish clear accountability, performance objectives and communication channels.Promote collaboration, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.Coordinate internal Bravida resources and external partners to ensure consistent project delivery.Experience and QualificationsDegree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction management, building services or a related discipline.Extensive experience leading large, complex construction, infrastructure or technical installation projects.Proven experience in data centre projects, preferably hyper-scale or other mission-critical facilities.Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services and data centre infrastructure.Demonstrable experience in project financial management, contract administration, risk management and commercial negotiations.Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams, including subcontractors and international stakeholders.Knowledge of project governance, quality assurance, health and safety, commissioning and handover processes.Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills.Fluent Swedish & English is essential.Willingness to travel regularly to project sites within Sweden and potentially elsewhere in the Nordics.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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