Electrical Project Lead – Data Centre Construction

Infotree Global Solutions; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infotree Global Solutions seeks an Electrical Project Manager for a permanent role based in Opfikon, Switzerland. You will lead a large on-site team, coordinate with clients, and drive delivery of complex electrical and mechanical systems for data centre projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in electrical project management, strong leadership, and a track record of coordinating large installations. You will oversee safety, quality, and timely site delivery within a live data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical project management, especially data centre construction.
• Experience leading large installation projects with strict HSE requirements.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Establish performance and delivery criteria to meet client requirements.
• Liaise with client to build trust and identify future opportunities.
• Develop and administer quality control provisions; liaise on cost estimating and value engineering.
• Develop KPI processes with the client and monitor implementation.
• Lead safety initiatives on site and Safety Leadership Teams.
• Ensure 'Right First Time' quality on site.
• Track and report at weekly client update meetings.
• Coordinate with Commercial team on contracts, purchase orders and change orders.
• Manage on-site team and coordinate travel logistics.
• Plan resources including labour, materials and sub-contractors.
• Drive a large team to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Create installed drawings and O&M manuals.
• Process requisitions and ensure timely delivery of purchases.
• Develop a detailed schedule with the project planner.
• Understand UPS, STS, EPMS, BMS, Generators, Busbar systems and PDUs.
• Work in live environment and maintain client systems during construction phases.
• Coordinate RAMS and client permits; liaise on LOTO with vendors.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• All other duties associated with this role

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Resource planning

Client liaison

Safety leadership

RAMS development

LOTO coordination

Vendor coordination

Scheduling

Education

Trade or engineering qualification

Job description

Infotree Global Solutions seeks an Electrical Project Manager for a permanent role based in Opfikon, Switzerland. You will lead a large on-site team, coordinate with clients, and drive delivery of complex electrical and mechanical systems for data centre projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in electrical project management, strong leadership, and a track record of coordinating large installations. You will oversee safety, quality, and timely site delivery within a live data centre environment.