Declan Hannigan
Santry,Dublin
Summary
I can offer 31 years of experience in Construction & Critical Facilities Industry, this would include Industrial Electrical Installation, Commercial, Domestic, & new build. During the last 10+ years I have worked at and have experience of all aspects of Critical Facility Site Management from day to day operational PPM procedures , budgetary compilation working in tandem with onsite finance team , project allocation and project delivery on time ,spec and within budget , complete Site Management Maintenance practices and procedures working hand in hand with the site operational team who report into me. I have hands on experience of the management of external contractors on site and managing multi-national teams covering a wide range of building/property types and delivery of projects on time and budget. I am a resourceful and versatile professional who can adapt to change in any necessary situation with willingness to utilize existing abilities and develop new skills. I have good skills in written and oral communication, project management of electrical/mechanical tasks, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem analysis and resolution. My personality and experience both give me a unique outlook which is customer focused in providing best value for the client, as well as being self-motivated and enthusiastic. In being adaptable I am also able to work on my own initiative and flexibly within a team structure. My current position on site as a Manger Facilities Engineering managing a 20MW Data Centre has allowed me to work hand in hand with some of the largest industry related companies which are based both in Ireland, UK, Holland & USA where the focus has been to deliver uninterrupted service via electrical and mechanical systems onsite. I am the point of contact onsite for clients, operations team, senior country management and director level both nationally and internationally within the organization. Seasoned Data Centre Manager Facilities Engineering with extensive experience in the Construction and Critical Facilities Industry. Delivers operational excellence through effective site management, budget compilation, and project delivery within time and cost constraints. Cultivates strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring optimal service and continuous improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Centre Manager Facilities Engineering
DIGITAL REALTY
04.2021 - Current
- My employment at the above listed Data Centers requires daily interaction with clients, onsite managements teams, contractors, security staff and cleaning staff.
- The Data Centre requires an experienced and confident individual who has a technically sound knowledge of all onsite plant and excellent people skills to enable the relationship between onsite client and site management to be always productive.
- This role also includes the compilation of all Capex and OpeX Budgets for the sites in tandem with procurement and property manager, the approval of all Site Operational related documentation for all onsite procedures, the implementation of site documentation and safety procedures.
- Attendance online for all weekly national Site Manager meetings, Capex expenditure meetings, Site Project meetings, weekly client related meetings and attendance in person for monthly national Site Manager meetings.
- Responsible for: Communicating and working effectively within the Team environment.
- Planning, organizing, and delivering all site related operations daily.
- Managing the risk and opportunities associated with the agreed objectives and targets.
- Providing key deliverables and attending senior management meetings.
- Compiling PPM Maintenance Planners to ensure that all maintenance is carried out within time allotted to the planner.
- All site activities daily to ensure that the data center can operate as designed and to our clients and organization’s expectations.
- Key Objectives: A Site Manager who manages the site to a standard so that we can be at our best operationally.
- Ensuring clients have a point of contact for all queries on site.
- To be accessible to and confident in my interactions with all departments inside the business.
- To be always approachable by every member of our Site Team.
- Managed daily operations of the centre, overseeing staff performance and facility maintenance for optimal functioning.
- Oversaw daily operations to align with centre vision and maintain best practices and quality standards.
- Controlled daily workload based on current centre priorities.
- Produced and submitted financial statements to compare past reports and examine revenue.
- Monitored costs and expenditures to manage operating budget, practising economical measures.
- Kept equipment safe for use with regular preventive maintenance.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources wisely to support key operational activities.
- Coordinated with external contractors to facilitate timely repairs and maintenance, minimising operational disruptions.
- Facilitated team meetings, encouraging open communication and collaborative problem-solving among staff.
- Coordinated facilities management and maintenance procedures to keep areas functional and professional.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to innovate and improve service quality.
- Oversaw facility accounting, keeping operations compliant and profitable.
- Evaluated building condition, workflow and service quality to keep operations in compliance with requirements.
- Provided technical advice and interpreted and translated policies to raise awareness for staff.
Lead on site Critical CBRE Facilities Technician
DIGITAL REALTY
04.2013 - 08.2021
- My employment at the above listed Data Centers requires daily interaction with clients, onsite managements teams, contractors, security staff and cleaning staff.
- The Data Centre requires an experienced and confident individual who has a technically sound knowledge of all onsite plant and excellent people skills to enable the relationship between onsite client and site management to be always productive.
- This role also includes the compilation of MOP-SOP-EOP for all onsite procedures and the implementation of site documents and safety procedures to all outside contractors whilst carrying out their duties.
- Responsible for: Enabling safe and efficient delivery of the work.
- Communicating and working effectively within the Team environment.
- Planning, organizing and delivering the work based on the agreed targets.
- Managing the risk and opportunities associated with the agreed objectives and targets.
- Providing key deliverables and attending senior management meetings.
- Compiling PPM Maintenance Planners to ensure that all maintenance is carried out within time allotted on planner and within budget.
- Entering work tickets for the Service Now System which include receipt of contractor rams and Customer Notices to be submitted to onsite customers for agreement of time of works to be carried out.
- Key Objectives: Deals with high level issues with the Client.
- Planning scheduled maintenance which includes tenders.
- Manage onsite contractors daily.
Electrical Foreman
Mercury Engineering
09.2009 - 04.2013
- Employed by Mercury Engineering (Main Contractor) as an Electrical Foreman on the New T2 Dublin Airport and Telecity Data Centre Projects.
- I was part of a multi-national team responsible for the successful delivery of the installation of electrical works.
- I managed a team of both supervisors and trades including subcontractors involved in the electrical installations and commissioning of the buildings and ensured that all defective works were completed within the agreed time limit.
- Main Contractor
- My responsibilities include but were not limited to: Managing my sections of the sites according to requirements of the operating companies in compliance with the construction drawings and specifications.
- Responsible for the construction effort through the supervision of own work force and subcontractors, Implementation of the site-specific HSE plan.
- Monitoring and liaising with subcontractors offering advice, technical expertise and guidance to drive the final delivery of project.
- Evaluating and reporting to the Senior Construction Manger construction activities.
- Reviewing and checking all copies of As-built and Red-line drawings against installed works.
- Attending weekly meetings and providing progress reports to Project Management Teams.
- Ensuring all project documents and correspondence is maintained to date.
- Implementation of disciplinary procedures and on-site safety toolbox talks before each shift.
Project Manager - Supervisor - Foreman - Electrician
Suir Engineering
06.1998 - 12.2008
- During my ten year tenure with Suir Eng I worked successfully in gaining promotion from Electrician to Chargehand / Foreman/Supervisor and eventually Project Manager.
- On my promotion to Supervisor and Project Manager my daily responsibilities were and included the daily meeting of the site management team weekly meeting with Clients, Design Staff, Procurement Dept, QS staff to ensure that all goals construction and monetary were on target and within budget.
- Liaising with clients and design teams as well as QS departments has enabled me to develop excellent people skills whilst reporting continuously as to the current stage of the project’s development to off site management teams in head office.
- I have worked successfully on Data Centre, Hospitals, Leisure Centers, Government Buildings, Retail Campus, Pharmaceutical, Office Blocks and many more varied installations.
- One of the largest M&E Contractors in Ireland
Apprentice Electrician
CJ RYDER LAWLOR
11.1992 - 11.1998
- The Dublin Corporation is an M & E Company where I was employed as an Electrical Apprentice.
- I enrolled in a modern apprenticeship 4-year course at Kevin St Engineering College.
- My role was shadowing senior electricians on all aspects of electrical installation.
- Repairing and maintenance of street lighting, assisted in the installation of cable containment, Making off glands for SWA, PYRO and Installation of Fire & Security Systems.
- M & E Company
Skills
- Project management
- Health and Safety Management
- Remote Hands
- Critical Facility Campus
- Site supervision
- External Contractor Management
- Performance and defect reporting
- Fault diagnosis
- Electrical Installation
- Critical facility system controls
- Planning and Procurement
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Operational efficiency
- Budget management
- Facility maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Compliance management
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Contractor coordination
- Operations management
- Relationship Management
- Centre operations
- Customer relations
- Written and verbal communication
- Team supervision
- Facility management
- Budget development
- Performance reviewing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Computer literacy
- Procurement procedures
Certification
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- National Trade Certified
- CNET Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP)
- CNET Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP)
- CNET Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI)
Accomplishments
- 2022 Gem Award Winner
- Data Centre UPS Upgrades
- Data Centre Generator Upgrade & Commissioning
- Test Site since 2023 for AI Operational Platforms
- 25% Cost reduction in Data Centre Operations via AI Optimization Platform
References
On Request
Timeline
Data Centre Manager Facilities Engineering
DIGITAL REALTY
04.2021 - Current
Lead on site Critical CBRE Facilities Technician
DIGITAL REALTY
04.2013 - 08.2021
Electrical Foreman
Mercury Engineering
09.2009 - 04.2013
Project Manager - Supervisor - Foreman - Electrician
Suir Engineering
06.1998 - 12.2008
Apprentice Electrician
CJ RYDER LAWLOR
11.1992 - 11.1998