Project Lead

Location: Kirkkonummi / Espoo, Finland
Type: Full-time
TechMet are recruiting for an experienced Project Lead to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of major data centre projects in Finland.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Lead will oversee project cost, schedule, budget, quality and safety from inception through to completion. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating subcontractors, vendors and consultants, managing procurement and long-lead equipment, overseeing commercial and cost-control activities, and ensuring successful client handover.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage overall project cost, schedule and budget from inception through to completion.
Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, vendors and consultants to ensure seamless execution.
Analyse, track and manage critical milestone activities to prevent delays and ensure timely delivery.
Review and evaluate construction proposals, pricing and scopes of work.
Lead and facilitate client meetings and project coordination meetings.
Monitor and report on factors influencing construction costs, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
Demonstrate knowledge of construction procurement methods and manage long-lead equipment delivery schedules.
Review, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by subcontractors and project stakeholders.
Support engineering and design decisions relating to cost and budget during design-build changes.
Track and verify equipment availability in line with the project schedule.
Coordinate scheduling consultant reviews and ensure integration with project controls.
Review and approve invoices, payment applications and retention payments.
Manage the client handover process, including close-out documentation, warranties and final deliverables.

Key Requirements:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and relevant project-management tools.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors and coordinate multidisciplinary project activities.
Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of project financial management and cost control.
Ability to work under pressure to meet demanding schedules while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to work on major data centre construction projects.
Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector.
Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
Competitive salary package.

For further details or a confidential conversation, please get in touch:

Sean Metrustry
T: 028 94 462620
M: 07540 341970
E: sean@techmet.co.uk
W: www.TechMet.co.uk

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