Sr. Construction Manager

Overview Sr. Construction Manager role at Soben. Role Description We are looking for a Construction Project Manager for an ongoing data center construction project in Brazil. This position will work and support directly the DCD Area in controlling the project execution. Location and Employment Location: Sao Paulo, BrazilWorkplace: Onsite Key Responsibilities Set up, chair and minute all client meetings, ensuring that DCD, DCE, and DCOPs are fully informed Report on a weekly basis to the DCD PM on scope, budget, schedule status, and any issues related to the construction contracts Liaise with the Client, Professional Team and Contractor to establish key project processes and monitor these processes, reporting and making recommendations to the Client Engage FAT / SAT attendance and Vendor attendance to the site as appropriate Liaise with the Client, Professional Team, Engineer of Record, A/E, and Contractors to establish, review and update the Project Risk Register Agree and monitor Risk Mitigation Plans and provide input into quantitative risk analysis reviews Initiate actions/escalations such as acceleration programs for tasks behind schedule and impacting the critical path Monitor and report on the Commissioning process, ensuring the Commissioning Agent has a Plan and all necessary test sheets and documentation Liaise with the DC Operations team to coordinate involvement in installation, commissioning, and snagging activities Coordinate all parties to complete practical completion documentation and ensure manuals are submitted and approved on schedule Liaise with Integration Lead to develop and manage the Integration plan Coordinate issuance of RFIs, submittals, transmitters, and other documents for timely revision and approval by the A/E or EoR Drive LLE, M&E, and other technical design issues through to completion Monitor and report on OFCI LLE and other construction coordination on site Prepare reports for stakeholders on LLE and M&E vendor issues Prepare and issue monthly Project Manager’s report for DCD PM approval; provide weekly status updates and input into other stakeholder reports and presentations Provide supporting information for payment application reports and assist the Cost Manager to present these for approval Support the change management process by liaising with the Client, Professional Team, and Contractor to clarify scopes, justification, and technical detail Liaise with the Professional Team on time/scope impacts and validity for change or variation events Report on General Contractor and vendor adherence to the Commissioning tagging process Assist in identifying early warnings of construction, Mechanical and Electrical risks and issues Monitor site works; record and report non-conforming work and drive follow-up, preventative, and close-out actions Manage the General Contractor to undertake regular site Mechanical and Electrical quality audits and witness site tests as necessary Perform additional duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 5-7 years of experience in similar responsibilities Lean Construction Certification and/or PMP Certification is a plus Mission-critical experience a plus Strong verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and English Organized and detail-oriented About Soben Part of Accenture Founded in 2011, Soben is an award-winning, international consultancy providing cradle-to-grave procurement, cost, contract, commercial, project and programme management services for blue-chip national and international contracting organisations. Our purpose is to ensure that our clients are commercially successful whilst delivering large-scale and complex construction, infrastructure, and energy projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr