Data Center Construction Project Manager

2 settimane fa

Milano, Lombardia, Italia Linnk Group A tempo pieno

Job Title:
Data Center Construction Project Manager (Contract)

Location:
Milan, Italy (on-site)

Contract Type:
Freelance / Contract

Duration
: 12 months (initial term)

Working Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)

Languages Required:
Fluent in Italian and English

Start Date:
ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically astute Data Center Construction Project Manager to oversee the on-site delivery of a large-scale hyperscale data center build in Milan. This 12-month freelance role will be responsible for full lifecycle construction management, from pre-construction planning through to commissioning and handover.

As Project Manager, you will serve as the owner's representative on-site, coordinating between contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure execution is aligned with project specifications, safety standards, and performance targets. You will play a key leadership role in maintaining accountability across cost, schedule, and quality, while managing field-level issue resolution in a fast-paced and mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
  • Act as the on-site client representative, coordinating field activities across all workstreams.
  • Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural trades.
  • Interface with internal teams including design, operations, commissioning, and security to ensure alignment of deliverables.
  • Drive site coordination meetings, daily inspections, and construction progress reporting.
  • Review and manage technical documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and permits.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and lead site level HSE enforcement.
  • Support the commissioning and integrated systems testing process through to final handover.
  • Track project milestones and flag risks, driving resolution of site issues and stakeholder concerns.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering – OR –
  • At least 11+ years of construction experience managing large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
  • Minimum 7+ years of project management experience in mission-critical or high-value construction environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing vendors, cost tracking, QA/QC, schedule performance, and contract compliance.
  • Strong technical understanding of MEP systems and site execution processes.
  • Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken – essential for effective coordination with local and international teams.
  • Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, construction schedules, method statements, and scope documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
  • 10+ years' experience delivering data centers, critical infrastructure, or complex industrial builds.
  • Prior experience serving as an owner's representative or client-side construction lead.
  • Industry certifications such as PMP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with digital project platforms such as Procore, BIM 360, or PlanGrid.
  • Knowledge of commissioning workflows and system handover procedures.

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