Ares Management Corporation
Senior Associate, Pre-Construction Manager EMEA
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Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com or to learn more about Ares Management visit www.aresmgmt.com.
Job Description
Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, Ada Infrastructure’s global presence, and the capital-raising, investment, and asset management expertise of Ares Management Ltd, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With nine in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 1 GW of power currently available and more than 1.5 GW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com.
Summary
We are seeking a commercially minded and proactive individual to join Ada’s Design and Delivery team as a Pre-Construction Manager for the EMEA region. The role is to initiate site development from site selection, design and permitting and prepare for the transition to construction. The ideal candidate will have the technical, scheduling, and commercial experience to facilitate speed to market and schedule certainty for development opportunities. This position will require an individual who embraces change and thrives in a dynamic work environment. The role will require a split of time between the London office, our development sites, and travel across EMEA.
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Role & Responsibilities
- Lead upfront development activities, feasibility assessments, due diligence, entitlement and permitting processes, utility and infrastructure evaluations, risk identification and mitigation, and support for master planning and campus development strategies to enable successful project delivery.
- Lead project planning and preconstruction activities by defining scope, deliverables, and phasing strategies, developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, establishing execution and logistics frameworks, and aligning programme milestones with cost, procurement, and delivery objectives.
- Support the development and management of project budgets from early design through GMP, and reviewing contractor cost submissions to ensure accuracy, value, and alignment with project objectives.
- Lead procurement and contractor engagement activities by developing delivery and sourcing strategies, managing tender and RFP processes, evaluating contractor proposals, overseeing contractor and trade partner selection, coordinating long-lead equipment procurement, and supporting contract negotiation and execution to achieve project cost, schedule, and delivery objectives.
- Lead project risk, compliance, and governance activities by managing risk registers and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, coordinating permits and approvals, and assessing commercial and contractual risks to support informed project investment and delivery decisions.
- Lead stakeholder and programme management activities by serving as the primary interface between development and design teams, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, providing executive reporting on project performance, and aligning multiple projects across the portfolio to achieve strategic business objectives.
- Lead preconstruction process management and project controls by defining and enforcing key deliverables, monitoring consultant and contractor performance, establishing reporting and data management systems, and ensuring all commercial, technical, and operational requirements are in place to support a successful transition into construction.
- Lead the transition from preconstruction to construction by ensuring seamless handover to delivery teams, finalising contracts, budgets, and baseline schedules, and confirming site readiness, logistics arrangements, and early works planning to support successful project execution.
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Skills & Experience
- 12+ years of experience in a technical or commercial development role
- 6+ years of data center specific experience
- Experience working on hyperscale or high-density data center projects
- Bachelor's degree in a related professional qualification
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), project management, and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore)
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, operate with a strong sense of urgency, and turn in quality work quickly, under strict time constraints.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Self-starter with superior analytical skills; a problem solver with an astute attention to detail.
- Possesses good judgment, honesty, and utmost integrity.
- A positive, upbeat individual who thrives in a team environment and fosters a welcoming workplace culture.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and multitask effectively
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Design Lead EMEA
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
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