Senior Data Center Construction Lead - Onsite

Arcadis; Brussel; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead onsite delivery for a large-scale data center project in Luxembourg. You will coordinate civil, structural, architectural and MEP works, manage multiple EPC contractors, and drive safety, schedule and quality standards across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in industrial or hyperscale construction, with 5+ years in a senior role and strong knowledge of Luxembourg regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in large-scale industrial, mission-critical or hyperscale data center construction projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior Construction Management position, ideally within a turnkey/EPC contractor environment.
• Strong experience coordinating multiple EPC contractors and multidisciplinary construction packages.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex site logistics and fast-track construction programmes.
• Experience in data centers, pharmaceutical facilities or similarly complex industrial environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Luxembourg construction regulations, permitting processes and environmental requirements is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, BIM coordination and project management tools.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent English is required. French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings and specifications, identify constructability issues and clarifications.
• Coordinate with design/engineering teams for EPC lots and design changes.
• Lead onsite construction across civil, structural, architectural and MEP disciplines.
• Manage interfaces between EPC contractors, subcontractors and packages.
• Support BIM coordination and resolve clashes affecting sequencing.
• Oversee daily onsite activities, approvals of method statements, risk assessments, and QA/QC.
• Lead and coordinate project planning with the Lead Scheduler and monitor milestones.
• Act as onsite PMC interface with client representatives and authorities.
• Promote safety culture and ensure HSE compliance and environmental controls.
• Drive handover activities through commissioning readiness and turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

HSE & QA/QC

Construction management

Team leadership

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead onsite delivery for a large-scale data center project in Luxembourg. You will coordinate civil, structural, architectural and MEP works, manage multiple EPC contractors, and drive safety, schedule and quality standards across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in industrial or hyperscale construction, with 5+ years in a senior role and strong knowledge of Luxembourg regulations.