Data Center Project Lead – Critical Infra Construction

Drees & Sommer España; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Drees & Sommer Academy

Private health insurance policy

Tax advantages for commuting

Job summary

Drees & Sommer España seeks a Datacenter Project Construction Manager to lead planning, construction, coordination, and delivery of highly complex data center projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee on-site contractors, ensure design and safety compliance, and guarantee on-time and on-budget execution in a mission-critical environment.

The role requires at least 5 years in data center construction, strong leadership, fluent Spanish and English, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• Advanced training or certifications in project management (PMP, IPMA, Lean, etc.) are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project & Construction Management with Data Center experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project lifecycle—from acquisition and design coordination to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, procurement and documentation to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate integration of electrical, mechanical, cooling and network systems typical of data centers.
• Manage on-site contractors, ensure safety compliance and technical standards.
• Provide project progress reporting, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

MEP systems

Electrical infrastructure

Cooling technologies

Data center standards

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

PM certifications (PMP/IPMA/Lean)

Job description

Drees & Sommer España seeks a Datacenter Project Construction Manager to lead planning, construction, coordination, and delivery of highly complex data center projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee on-site contractors, ensure design and safety compliance, and guarantee on-time and on-budget execution in a mission-critical environment.

The role requires at least 5 years in data center construction, strong leadership, fluent Spanish and English, and willingness to travel