ZTE is looking for The Technical Project Specialist – Data Center / IDC is a hybrid technical delivery and project execution role, responsible for supporting end-to-end delivery of Integrated Data Center (IDC) / Mission Critical E&M projects, from bid support and estimation through planning, site execution, commissioning, acceptance, and handover.
This role operates in a matrix organization, with no direct people management, and acts as a technical project owner at execution level, coordinating internal teams and external contractors to ensure scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and acceptance objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Execution
* Support end-to-end project delivery for Data Center / IDC E&M projects, including electrical and HVAC scope.
* Translate bid assumptions into execution plans, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
* Coordinate site execution activities in alignment with approved scope, schedule, and quality standards.
Bid Support, Estimation & BOM
* Support bidding and pre-sales activities with technical inputs.
* Prepare or validate cost estimations, Bill of Materials (BOM), and delivery assumptions.
* Provide technical and execution inputs to protect project feasibility and margins.
Planning & Schedule Control
* Develop and maintain baseline project schedules (e.G., MS Project, Primavera or equivalent).
* Track progress, critical path, risks, and deviations, proposing corrective and mitigation actions.
Site Coordination (Matrix Environment)
* Coordinate technical activities across engineering, supply chain, quality, HSE, finance/contracts, and external vendors/subcontractors.
* Ensure alignment on scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, testing, and acceptance readiness.
* Act as a technical focal point during execution, without direct people management.
Quality, HSE & Regulatory Compliance
* Support and verify compliance with HSE, site safety, and quality requirements.
* Ensure adherence to applicable Brazilian Regulatory Standards (NRs), including NR-10 (Electrical Safety) and NR-35 (Work at Height), according to project scope.
* Support audits, inspections, and closure of non-conformities.
Commissioning, Acceptance & Handover
* Coordinate commissioning and acceptance readiness, including punch lists, test evidence, and acceptance documentation.
* Support preparation of as-built documentation and handover packages to customers.
Cost Control & Collections Interface
* Track execution cost drivers and efficiency.
* Support payment milestone and collections readiness by ensuring technical and acceptance deliverables are completed in line with contractual requirements.
Process Improvement & Digital Tools
* Support implementation and continuous improvement of IDC delivery processes, controls, and reporting.
* Promote use of digital tools for planning, reporting, and documentation control.
Stakeholder & Customer Interface
* Act as a technical interface with customers, internal stakeholders, and partners.
* Support customer satisfaction through transparent communication and execution discipline.
Required Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in Data Center (IDC) / Mission Critical infrastructure project delivery,
* or equivalent experience in critical electrical or HVAC construction projects with site exposure.
* Proven experience supporting project execution and customer acceptance in construction or mission-critical environments.
* Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Industrial/Production Engineering, or related fields is preferred.
* Technical/technologist degrees may be considered with strong hands-on experience in mission-critical environments.
* English: Advanced (mandatory) – spoken and written.
* Portuguese: Fluent (mandatory).
* Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish: nice to have.
* Solid knowledge of electrical systems or HVAC for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site documentation, and specifications.
* Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD tools.
* Strong understanding of project delivery, execution tracking, risk and issue management, and acceptance preparation.
* Basic contract and scope awareness related to milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.
* Advanced English (spoken and written).
* Strong communication and coordination skills in multi-stakeholder environments.
Mobility
Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.
Preferred / Nice to Have
* MBA or Postgraduate degree in Project Management, Operations, or Engineering.
* Experience in large-scale or international data center projects.
* Familiarity with commissioning and testing of mission-critical facilities.
* Experience with MS Project, Primavera, advanced Excel, or reporting tools.
* Exposure to documentation control, including change logs, punch lists, and handover documentation.
* Knowledge of HSE practices in construction or critical environments.
If you see yourself in this position and would like to become a part of ZTE group, please apply sending you resume in English version. We look forward to hearing from you!