In today’s fast-paced AI driven digital economy, data centres are the backbone of global infrastructure
Rising demand is putting pressure on clients to deliver fast, reliable, resilient and compliant facilities.
This is where an experienced Project Management Consultancy (PMC) becomes indispensable - not just as coordinators, but as strategic leaders across the entire delivery lifecycle.
“To excel, PMC strategies need to be built around one core principle: acting as an extension of the client’s team or simply ‘Acting as an Owner’. This goes beyond traditional oversight to become the client’s eyes and ears on the ground,” says Dominic Greensmith, PMC Program Director, PM Group.
Understanding your needs
Clients in the data centre sector - whether hyperscale operators or regional providers - face a unique set of challenges:
- Speed-to-market pressures: Every delay can cost millions in lost revenue and missed opportunities
- Emerging technology change management: Leading edge development in parallel with program delivery needs agile change management
- Power and cooling reliability: Mission-critical systems must be designed and delivered with 100% redundancy and zero tolerance for failure
- Regulatory complexity: From energy codes to cybersecurity mandates, compliance is non-negotiable
- Supply chain volatility: Lead times for critical components can derail timelines without proactive planning
- Stakeholder management and effective communications: across design, equipment vendors, contractors & commissioning startup specialists is critical to ensure smooth seamless flow and on time delivery
“Your PMC Consultant’s mission is to ensure quality, safety and speed-to-market and cost predictability while confidently navigating the complexities of data centre delivery.”
Dominic Greensmith
PMC Program Director
Owning your investment
In this high-stakes environment, clients need PMC partners who:-
- Don’t just report on issues - they own them
- Don’t just escalate problems - they provide options and solutions
- Own and drive strict compliance to process and specifications
They want strategic advisors who understand the nuances of data centre delivery, from MEP systems and commissioning to stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation.
The PMC advantage
PMC is not just project management - it’s project leadership. To be effective, PMC models need to integrate:
Proven systems and processes
From cost, scheduling and turnover processes and documentation to lean delivery models, tools are designed for precision and agility
Multidisciplinary expertise
Teams span site master/campus planning, front end feasibility studies, architecture, engineering, construction and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration across disciplines
Client-centric delivery
Embedded teams within the client’s organisation, aligning with their goals and acting as trusted advisors throughout projects
This approach is especially valuable for clients who want the full-service package - systems, people and ways of working. With projects typically spanning 2–3 years, your service provider’s role is to drive projects forward, not just support.
Market solutions and differentiators
The PMC market is evolving rapidly. Your providers should stand out by:
- Safety and scheduling excellence: unmatched track record in delivering complex projects safely and on time
- Cost management: ensure strict budget compliance, ensure strong entitlement oversite, strict earned value progress payment process, robust and agile change management process
- Integrated delivery: adept at coordinating tasks across all trades, ensuring alignment from design to commissioning
- Global-local balance: services delivered locally with global consistency
“PMC is no longer a support function - it’s a strategic imperative. For clients who want more than just a service provider, PM Group offers a partnership built on trust, expertise and results.”
Dominic Greensmith
PMC Program Director
