Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager

Winthrop Technologies · Sines, Portugal · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-22

Workplace: on_site

Department: Portugal

Description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

As our operations continue to expand across Europe, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our growing team in Portugal and play a key role in the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects.

As an Electrical Project Manager, you will take ownership of the full electrical scope of works, leading the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of complex projects from installation through to completion. Working closely with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of Europe’s most prestigious data centre developments while advancing your career within a rapidly growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all electrical construction and installation activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage electrical design interfaces and technical coordination with internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with programme milestones, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders through clear communication and proactive engagement.
• Drive productivity and project performance through effective daily and weekly planning.
• Promote and maintain exceptional Health, Safety, and Quality standards across all project activities.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise delays and disruptions.
• Manage labour, materials, plant, and resources to optimise project efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and support project teams including Engineers, Package Managers, Supervisors, and Foremen.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and other trades to ensure safe, efficient, and seamless site operations.
• Review and approve project documentation, reports, and site records, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.

• Prepare and present detailed weekly project reports, including:

• Health & Safety updates and incident reporting

• Programme status and planned versus actual progress
• 12-week look-ahead schedules
• Procurement and long-lead item forecasts
• Commercial variations and change management logs
• Risk assessments and project delay notifications

• Industrial relations updates

• Chair weekly project coordination meetings with key stakeholders, including Safety, QA/QC, BIM, Engineering, and Construction teams.

• Ensure all actions arising from meetings are recorded, assigned, and successfully closed out.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience managing large-scale electrical projects within sectors such as commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, hospitality, mission-critical, or data centres.
• Data centre experience is highly desirable.
• Trade background and/or qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience successfully delivering major electrical packages or contracts on complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methodologies, project sequencing, and commissioning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and subcontractors within fast-paced environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project reporting, forecasting, and change control processes.

Benefits

• Work on Europe’s largest and most advanced data centre developments.
• Be part of a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of the digital infrastructure sector.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Europe.

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer

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