Site Construction Manager – Data Center & Infra (Portugal)

Progressive; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Engineering is seeking a Site Construction Manager / Site Coordinator to lead on-site construction for data center and critical infrastructure projects. You will coordinate daily site operations, liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on experience in industrial or data-center builds, and English (B2) plus native Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Technical Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing and coordinating construction projects in industrial, electrical, infrastructure or data center environments.
• Knowledge of MV & LV electrical distribution systems.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Data Centers, HVAC, cabling, containment systems, racks, communications, and space management.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Health & Safety mindset and commitment to safe site operations.
• English (minimum B2) with strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Native Portuguese speaker.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities, ensuring successful project delivery from material reception through to final handover.
• Act as the main point of contact between clients, contractors, suppliers, and all project stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily site operations, resources, schedules, and technical teams across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, propose mitigation actions, and support decision-making alongside the Project Manager and Technical Manager.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Oversee quality, timelines, logistics, and construction milestones to guarantee successful project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Technical communication

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Progressive Engineering is seeking a Site Construction Manager / Site Coordinator to lead on-site construction for data center and critical infrastructure projects. You will coordinate daily site operations, liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on experience in industrial or data-center builds, and English (B2) plus native Portuguese.