Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Norway
Applications only open to:
- EU passport holders.
- British passport holders with a degree.
Rotation:
- 3 weeks in-country.
- 1-week remote working.
Employment type:
- Salary – fixed term employment.
- Freelance – the worker needs to register in Norway.
In partnership with Overwatch EMEA, our client is building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution. Developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions, powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.
We are actively recruiting for an experience Senior Project Manager to take a leading role in managing the construction of our clients hyperscale data centres. Reporting to the Country Lead, this role is accountable for coordinating design, engineering, and construction activities through every stage of project execution.
You will manage scope, schedule, progress, quality, and risk, ensuring consistency with the clients’ standards, governance, and delivery objectives. As the Senior Project Manager, you will coordinate with discipline Project Managers (i.e MEP, CSA, Mechanical, Electrical) and external partners to deliver on time, safely, and to specification.
The Senior Project Manager will maintain visibility of project budgets, forecasts, and reporting to ensure informed and proactive decision-making. Collaboration across internal teams — including Engineering, EH&S, Finance, and Operations — will be key to delivering world-class, sustainable infrastructure that supports our clients AI mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data centre project delivery from design through construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and quality, ensuring alignment with design intent and business objectives.
- Coordinate and lead discipline Project Managers (MEP, CSA, Mechanical, Electrical) and ensure all packages of work integrate smoothly.
- Maintain oversight of project budgets and schedules in coordination with the Commercial Manager, reporting progress and highlighting key risks.
- Work closely with Design for design reviews, approvals, and documentation control.
- Collaborate with general contractors to assess and manage local construction capabilities, resource planning, and performance.
- Drive adherence to program milestones, identifying potential delays and developing recovery plans.
- Build and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance through active engagement and auditing.
- Chair regular status meetings, issue reports, and maintain clear communication between stakeholders and leadership.
- Support compliance with building codes and regulatory requirements, advising on design implications or alternative solutions.
- Lead risk identification and resolution, ensuring issues are captured, tracked, and addressed early.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments (Engineering, EH&S, Finance, Operations) to ensure seamless project delivery and transition to operations.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience managing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, with experience of working in the data centre or mission-critical sector.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-discipline delivery teams across multiple geographies.
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, and coordination.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in project management and reporting tools.
- Understanding of commercial and contractual principles sufficient to ensure alignment with cost and schedule targets.
