Senior Project Lead, Data Center Construction

Enersense International Oyj; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Enersense Engineering in Helsinki seeks an experienced Project Lead to oversee the delivery of a major data centre construction project from design through handover. You will lead the team across engineering, construction, and controls to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

The role requires a proven track record in large-scale mission-critical projects, strong stakeholder management, and excellent leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in construction project delivery.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, procurement, and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of a large-scale data centre construction project from inception through to completion.
• Manage project cost, schedule, and budget, ensuring effective control throughout all phases.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor and control key milestone activities, proactively identifying and mitigating schedule risks.
• Review and evaluate construction proposals, pricing submissions, and scopes of work.
• Lead client meetings, progress meetings, and other project coordination sessions.
• Track, analyse, and report on cost drivers, providing data-driven commercial insights and recommendations.
• Manage procurement activities and oversee long-lead equipment planning and delivery schedules.
• Review, validate, and audit cost estimates, variations, and commercial submissions from subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements across all activities.
• Coordinate effectively with engineering, construction, and project controls teams to ensure alignment across disciplines.
• Support project close-out activities, ensuring all deliverables, documentation, and handover requirements are completed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Project controls

Scheduling

MS Office

Communication

Pressure handling

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Enersense Engineering in Helsinki seeks an experienced Project Lead to oversee the delivery of a major data centre construction project from design through handover. You will lead the team across engineering, construction, and controls to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

The role requires a proven track record in large-scale mission-critical projects, strong stakeholder management, and excellent leadership.