Job Summary:
Hill International is seeking an experienced Electrical MEP Manager to support data center projects from our Milan office. The role involves managing all electrical systems across design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases, ensuring compliance with technical standards, timelines, and budget. Responsibilities include design validation, on-site supervision, interdisciplinary coordination, quality control, and project documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in construction management within the data center or logistics sectors, strong planning skills, and fluency in English. Daily presence on-site in Milan is required.
- Collaborate with design consultants and internal stakeholders to review and validate
- MEP design documents.
- Ensure MEP designs align with client requirements, industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, etc.), and local codes.
- Provide constructability feedback and value engineering input.
- Coordinate the integration of MEP systems with architectural, structural, IT, and security components.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems.
- Lead MEP coordination meetings with design teams, contractors, and vendors.
- Monitor and manage the execution of MEP works on-site, ensuring adherence to design documents, specifications, and quality standards.
- Review and approve MEP installation drawings, method statements, and technical submittals.
- Ensure MEP contractors comply with safety regulations and best practices.
- Develop and maintain the MEP schedule, aligned with the master project schedule.
- Track progress of MEP works against milestones and escalate any deviations or risks.
- A university degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction industry
- Construction experience in large building projects
- Proven construction management experience in the Data Center or logistic sector is requested
- Previous experience in PMC or/and a big Contractor will be considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and documentation.
- Knowledge of building materials, finishes, and construction methods.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Planning skills in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Professional accreditation as (PMI/PRINCE/AGILE or equivalent, LEED or BREEAM) will be considered a plus
- Driver license required
- The candidate should be based or be eligible to work in Italy and also be fluent in the Italian language.
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