Project Director

Mane Contract Services; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager for data centre construction in Madrid, Spain. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large-scale MEP projects, strong leadership, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. Key responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating all aspects of project activities. Fluent Spanish is a must for this role.

Formación

• Proven experience delivering large-scale Mechanical & Electrical projects from start-up through to handover.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret contract requirements and manage commercial risk.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and lead Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the transition from estimating to delivery by arranging and chairing the internal project handover meeting.
• Coordinate with the Operations Director to determine project staffing requirements.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within cost parameters, and in compliance with specifications.

Conocimientos

Spanish Speaking

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Educación

HND in Construction, Building Services, Engineering, or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Project Type : Data Centre Construction

Location : Madrid, Spain

• Must be a Spanish Speaker

Key responsibilities

Project Start-Up Phase

• Lead the transition from estimating to delivery by arranging and chairing the internal project handover meeting.
• Coordinate with the Operations Director to determine project staffing requirements and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Validate the project scope and develop key project controls, including the business plan, cost-control systems, cash-flow forecasts, and billable schedules.
• Produce core project documentation such as the procurement plan, design / drawing schedule, construction programme, S-curves, and manpower histograms.
• Liaise with the client and design teams to resolve procurement and engineering questions prior to site mobilisation.
• Mobilise subcontractors, suppliers, and labour in line with the business plan and project schedule.

Project Running Phase

• Oversee the effective day-to-day delivery of all site activities, ensuring progress is aligned with programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within cost parameters, and in compliance with specifications and contractual obligations.
• Monitor material deliveries, engineering outputs, and quality performance, taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead regular client meetings and hold weekly progress meetings with subcontractors, ensuring safety, training, and coordination topics are addressed.
• Conduct monthly internal team meetings to track progress against project milestones.
• Measure productivity weekly and maintain accurate progress control documentation.
• Submit monthly reports to the Operations Director to manage commercial exposure and project risk.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the MEP installation, ensuring subcontractors and internal teams deliver in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and welfare requirements throughout project execution.

Project Completion Phase

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover activities, ensuring all requirements are defined, scheduled, and executed before formal commissioning begins.
• Ensure all systems are demonstrated to the client and relevant authorities (e.g., Building Control) in line with project requirements.
• Work with the Quantity Surveyor to prepare, submit, and agree the final account in line with commercial objectives.
• Produce a detailed project close-out report for the Operations Director, covering commercial, technical, and delivery performance.
• Maintain communication with the client throughout the warranty / defects period and manage retention processes.
• Complete all post-project duties, including site clearance, document archiving, financial closure, lessons-learned reviews, and secure disposal of confidential information.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND in Construction, Building Services, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale Mechanical & Electrical projects from start-up through to handover.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret contract requirements and manage commercial risk.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and lead Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.