Data Center Project manager

Zohorecruit; Baulers; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Group-IPS is seeking a Data Center Project Manager based in Belgium to drive data center development from feasibility to handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders and ensure scope, schedule and budgets align with project requirements.

The role requires a master’s degree in engineering and experience with BIM-based environments, with international mobility a possibility for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, HVAC or civil and structural engineering or related field.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and coordinating technical teams.
• Familiarity with BIM-based project environments and BIM coordination for project management.
• Nice to have PMP or related project management certification or data center certification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data center development projects across lifecycle, increasing responsibility over time.
• Feasibility: assess layouts, technical requirements, schedules, budgets and Tier objectives.
• Project preparation: manage investment analysis, basic engineering, Tier requirements, permitting and procurement planning.
• Project delivery: oversee engineering, construction and commissioning, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule and budget through handover.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, HVAC or civil and structural engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Nivelles, Belgium | Posted on 09/25/2026

Group-IPS. Come join us in reshaping the future of Engineering and Architecture Projects.

Who are we? IPS is an international company with inhouse Engineering and specialized services across Project Management for industries, Automation and Architecture. EPCM expertise, more than 10 countries around the globe but an entrepreneurial and teambuilding mindset.

Now, We are looking for a Data Center Project Manager, based in Belgium.

What is the role About?

• You will contribute to data center development projects across all stages of their lifecycle, gradually taking on greater responsibility and ownership.
• Feasibility: Coordinate the assessment of building and white-space layouts, technical requirements, preliminary schedules, procurement strategies, budgets and Tier objectives.
• Project preparation: Manage investment analysis, basic engineering, Tier requirements, permitting and procurement planning.
• Project delivery: Oversee detailed engineering, construction and commissioning, ensuring that all teams remain aligned on scope, schedule, budget and project requirements through to handover.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, HVAC or civil and structural engineering, or a related field.
• Nice to have: PMP certification or another recognized project management qualification, or a relevant data center certification.
• You have approximately 3–4 years of professional experience, including relevant exposure to data center or other technically complex / mission-critical projects.
• You understand the main stages of data center development and delivery, from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Experience working in BIM-based multidisciplinary project environments and using BIM as a coordination and project-management tool.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with data center testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing and handover processes. Experience as a Commissioning Manager is not required.
• You can lead multidisciplinary projects, coordinate technical teams and manage stakeholders.
• Very good knowledge of French/Dutch and English.
• Ability to work independently, as well as strong team and communication skills.
• Driver's license B
• Open to national and international mobility
• Permanent contract
• Safety, Prevention and Well-being are basics for us.
• Specialized in-house trainings designed to help you to get your next career step.
• Truly a place to spread your wings: career path.
• No glass ceiling! We are committed to equal opportunities.
• Top clients and innovative projects.
• International environment and teams, with a presence in more than 10 countries.
• Great environment! with Open Office Layout for you to meet co-workers and increase the outside-the-box thinking.
• Positive Work Vibes: we love work, sport and fun.

Being an IPSer:

Excellence, Innovation, Sustainability are a must in our projects. Equality, Diversity, Team Spirit, Positive Work Environment, and Career Development are the must for our people and part of our DNA.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status.