Senior Project Manager - EPC Digital

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the integrated delivery of Digital EPC projects from mobilization through engineering, procurement, construction, systems integration, testing, commissioning, handover and closeout. The role manages complex digital infrastructure, ICT, data-centre, telecommunications, ELV, security, automation and smart-technology solutions against approved safety, quality, scope, schedule, cost and contractual requirements.

The position translates project strategy into detailed execution priorities and provides day-to-day leadership to engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commercial, contracts, HSE, quality, ICT, systems integration and commissioning teams. The role coordinates clients, consultants, authorities, specialist subcontractors, OEMs and technology vendors to resolve interfaces and sustain project momentum.

The role applies disciplined governance, configuration control, proactive risk management and timely corrective action to protect project performance, cybersecurity requirements, interoperability, profitability and client satisfaction. It ensures that physical infrastructure and digital systems are delivered as an integrated, tested and operational solution.

Job Responsibilities 1

1. Integrated Digital EPC Delivery

Lead day-to-day execution of assigned Digital EPC projects, integrating engineering, procurement, construction, systems integration and commissioning against the approved project execution plan.

2. Scope, Schedule & Milestone Control

Manage contractual scope, design releases, procurement milestones, installation sequencing, integration dependencies, testing gates and handover milestones, driving recovery where required.

3. HSE, Quality & Technical Compliance

Ensure implementation of approved HSE and quality plans and compliance with specifications, authority requirements, technology standards, inspection regimes and acceptance criteria.

4. Cost & Commercial Management

Monitor budget, commitments, actual cost, forecast, cash flow and cost-to-complete. Support variation, claim and entitlement management while maintaining commercial discipline.

5. Engineering & Systems Integration Coordination

Coordinate multidisciplinary designs, architecture, interfaces, protocols, equipment schedules and integration requirements across ICT, ELV, power, mechanical and structural systems.

6. Procurement & Technology Vendor Management

Manage specialist equipment, long-lead technology packages, software, licensing, OEM documentation, factory testing, logistics and delivery.

7. Construction & Installation Management

Direct work-front readiness, specialist subcontractor performance, installation quality, productivity and interface resolution across digital infrastructure packages.

8. Client, Authority & Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, authorities, operators and technology partners through structured governance and timely issue resolution.

9. Risk, Change, Configuration & Cybersecurity Control

Control project risks, design changes, system configurations, integration dependencies, cybersecurity requirements, delays and escalated issues with clear ownership and traceability.

10. Testing, Commissioning & Operational Handover

Coordinate integrated testing, system acceptance, performance verification, defect closure, documentation, training, operational readiness and final handover.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

1. Digital Infrastructure EPC Lifecycle

Advanced knowledge of digital project delivery from requirements and design through procurement, installation, integration, testing and operational handover.

2. ICT, ELV & Smart Systems Integration

Strong understanding of ICT networks, data centres, telecommunications, security, building systems, command-and-control, automation and physical infrastructure interfaces.

3. Planning, Cost & Commercial Control

Ability to interpret schedules, procurement and testing dependencies, progress, forecasts, cost reports, variations and commercial exposure.

4. Configuration, Quality & Cybersecurity Governance

Knowledge of configuration control, technical assurance, testing evidence, data and access controls, cybersecurity, documentation and acceptance management.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage clients and technology partners.

Job Experience

Digital EPC Experience: Minimum 15+ years in project and systems delivery

Progressive experience delivering digital infrastructure, ICT, telecommunications, data-centre, ELV, smart-city, security, automation or technology-intensive EPC projects.

Senior Project Management Experience: Minimum 7+ years in project leadership

Responsibility for multidisciplinary digital engineering, construction, systems integration, procurement, schedule, cost, HSE, quality and commissioning.

Complex Integration Experience: Minimum 5+ years in multi-vendor environments

Experience coordinating specialist contractors, OEMs, software providers, consultants, authorities and operators across complex interfaces.

Competencies

Education