Construction Manager - Europe - Data Centre Fit Out

Ardmac; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Allowances for working away

EU work eligibility

Job summary

Ardmac is seeking Construction Managers for projects across the EU, including data centres and cleanroom environments. You will oversee planning, programming, and execution to deliver on time and within budget.

Based in Finland among other EU locations, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive efficient project delivery with strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction management.
• Experience in planning, programming, and executing construction projects.
• Background in fit out / interiors projects in industrial schemes preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Certifications in project management are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and contract law.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into estimates and tender preparation.
• Review tenders with the operations team and participate in tender adjudication.
• Plan and program work efficiently.
• Prepare documents for tender submissions.
• Attend post-tender interviews.
• Ensure contracts are properly planned and programmed.
• Implement safety, health, environmental, and quality procedures across projects.
• Develop contract programs with the Site Manager and allocate resources.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP or CCM (optional)

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are:

We are an award-winning international construction specialist dedicated to delivering complex, high-value workspaces and technical environments. With over 40 years of leading the way, we employ the brightest minds and the most advanced technologies. Our mission is to consistently provide the ultimate solution for high-value working environments through our continuous investment in the best people, technology, and processes.

About the Job:

We pride ourselves on being the contractor of choice for great clients and the workplace of choice for great people. We are currently seeking Construction Managers for various projects around the EU, including fit out of data centres, pharmaceutical and other cleanroom projects. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, programming, and execution of construction projects. They will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

We are currently seeking Construction Managers to be based in various EU locations including Finland.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Contract:

• Provide input into the preparation of estimates and tenders, including site visits.
• Review tenders with the operations team as necessary.
• Participate in tender adjudication meetings.
• Plan and program work efficiently.
• Participate in the preparation of necessary documents for inclusion in tender submissions.
• Attend post-tender interviews.

Post-Contract:

• Adhere to Safety First Guiding Principles.
• Ensure each contract is properly planned and programmed.
• Implement production and commercial procedures across all projects.
• Ensure the implementation of all company safety, health, environmental, and quality procedures, maintaining statutory compliance across all projects.
• Develop contract programs with the Site Manager, ensuring necessary resources are in place and establishing the sequence and timing of operations for work completion.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction management.
• Proven experience in planning, programming, and executing construction projects
• Background in fit out / interiors project in industrial building schemes preferred - eg pharma, data centres.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Professional certifications in project management or construction management (e.g., PMP, CCM) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures, contract law, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met.

Ardmac offer excellent career opportunities as well as competitive salaries and generous allowances for working away from your home country. All candidates must already have automatic permission to work in the EU without going through a permit process.