Data Center Project Construction Manager

Job Description

As a Datacenter Project Construction Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, construction, coordination, and delivery of highly complex data center projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee contractors on-site, ensure compliance with design and safety standards, and guarantee on-time and on-budget project execution.

The role is developed in a mission-critical environment, where the coordination of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, cabling and redundant systems infrastructures requires a high level of technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Lifecycle Management

• Manage the entire project lifecycle—from acquisition and design coordination to construction, commissioning and client handover.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, procurement and documentation to ensure project delivery aligned with scope, budget, and quality benchmarks.
• Support the development of project estimates, cost plans and risk assessments.

2. Construction Oversight

• Provide daily oversight of on-site contractors, ensuring compliance with project scope, safety requirements, and technical specifications.
• Inspect construction progress, verify execution against design standards, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage logistics, supply chain interactions and owner‑furnished equipment when required.

3. Technical Coordination

• Coordinate the integration of electrical, mechanical, cooling and network systems typical of mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure system readiness prior to go‑live.

4. Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Serve as the central point of contact for clients, contractors, engineers, and vendors.
• Lead project meetings and ensure aligned communication across all stakeholders.
• Report regularly on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues.

5. Team & Resource Management

• Manage project resources and support multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Ensure that adequate personnel, materials and tools are available to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• Advanced training or certifications in project management (PMP, IPMA, Lean, etc.) are a plus.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project & Construction Management or similar roles.
• MANDATORY: At least 5 years of proven experience in Data Center construction, with that experience occurring within the last 5 years, including understanding of mission‑critical environments, redundant systems and commissioning processes.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from pre‑construction to delivery.
• Familiarity with construction coordination, subcontractor management and technical integration typical of datacenter builds.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and construction workflows.
• Understanding of MEP systems, electrical infrastructure, cooling technologies and data center standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, industry codes and construction methods.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication capabilities.
• Results‑oriented mindset with problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, negotiate, and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced, mission‑critical projects.

Languages

• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• German is considered a plus.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel nationally depending on project needs.
• Valid B driving license.

Additional Information

• To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts. We offer the possibility of subscribing to a private health insurance policy
• Employees benefit from tax advantages related to their commuting expenses for the office
• Fiscal advantages for employees expenses in meal costs during the worktime. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
• Supporting career and familiy by receiving tax benefits for kindergarten expenses