Data Center Project Construction Manager

Drees & Sommer SE; Madrid; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Training & development

Private health insurance

Commuting tax benefits

Meal cost tax savings

Employee referral bonus

Kindergarten tax benefits

Job summary

Drees & Sommer SE in Madrid is seeking a Data Center Project Construction Manager to lead the planning, on-site construction, and delivery of highly complex data center projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee contractors, and ensure design and safety standards are met for on-time and on-budget execution.

The role requires coordination of electrical, mechanical, cooling and network systems in mission-critical environments, with strong on-site leadership, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project & Construction Management or similar roles.
• MANDATORY: At least 5 years of proven experience in Data Center construction within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle—from acquisition and design coordination to construction, commissioning and client handover.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, procurement and documentation to ensure delivery aligns with scope, budget, and quality benchmarks.
• Support the development of project estimates, cost plans and risk assessments.
• Provide daily on-site oversight of contractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety requirements, and technical specifications.
• Inspect construction progress, verify execution against design standards, and manage logistics and owner‑furnished equipment.
• Coordinate the integration of electrical, mechanical, cooling and network systems; support commissioning activities.
• Lead project meetings and report milestones, risks and issues; manage resources and ensure availability of materials/tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team management

Work under pressure

Education

Engineering, Architecture degree

Job description

Data Center Project Construction Manager

• Full-time

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6,500 employees at over 80 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in.

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.

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 5years 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.

• 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