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B Global Tech is a specialist consultancy delivering design, architecture, and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) engineering for mission-critical data centre facilities. Headquartered in Barcelona, with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and a newly established office in Japan. As one of our founding hires in Japan, the Project Manager will be the primary delivery lead for data centre consultancy projects in the Japanese market. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of project scope, schedule, budget, quality and stakeholder relationships, acting as the senior on-the-ground representative for B Global Tech in Japan. Deep knowledge of the Japanese construction industry, procurement practices, regulatory environment and business culture — the essential "know-how in Japan" — is a core requirement of this position. Project Delivery & Management  • Own end-to-end delivery of data centre design and consultancy projects in Japan  — from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and closeout.  • Define and manage project scope, work breakdown structure, schedule (including  critical path), budget and resource plans.  • Identify, assess and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and escalate  issues promptly to senior management.  • Ensure all project deliverables meet B Global Tech's quality standards, client  specifications, and applicable Japanese regulatory requirements.  • Manage project documentation including contracts, correspondence, progress  reports, meeting minutes, change orders and closeout records.  Stakeholder & Client Management  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Japanese clients, building and  maintaining trusted relationships throughout the project lifecycle.  • Chair and facilitate project meetings, design workshops and client review sessions;  prepare and distribute concise meeting records and action logs.  • Manage client expectations, scope changes and variations in a transparent and  professional manner.  • Coordinate with B Global Tech's engineering teams in Barcelona and across APAC  offices to ensure seamless delivery of multidisciplinary design packages.  Japanese Market & Regulatory Know-how  • Navigate the Japanese construction and design approval process, including  building permit applications, fire department consultations and utility authority  coordination.  • Manage local contractor and vendor relationships in accordance with Japanese  procurement norms, contractual frameworks and construction practices.  • Advise clients and the internal team on local planning regulations, lead times,  labour practices and cultural business etiquette relevant to project delivery in  Japan.  • Act as a bridge between the Barcelona HQ / APAC offices and the Japanese  market, translating regulatory and cultural requirements into actionable project  plans.  Commercial & Contract Management  • Support tendering and procurement activities: prepare RFPs, evaluate bids, and  manage contractor and consultant appointments.  • Monitor project budgets, track expenditure against forecasts, and prepare regular  financial reports for management and clients.  • Administer contracts, manage change control processes, and ensure timely  resolution of commercial disputes.  Office & Business Development Support  • Contribute to the build-out of B Global Tech's Japan office, including establishing  local delivery processes, supplier frameworks and quality systems.  • Support business development initiatives: attend industry events, assist in  preparing proposals and fee estimates, and represent the company in the  Japanese market.  • Provide market intelligence on the Japanese data centre sector to inform the  company's growth strategy. Education & Certification  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Building Services),  Architecture, Constr