Site Manager, Data Centers

Eltel-63791dcf; Finland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ePassi lunch

Flex benefits

Company phone

Mental well-being service

Discounted services (massage)

Job summary

Eltel Networks Oy is seeking a hands-on Site Manager for its Data Center projects in the Nordics. This 100% site-based role focuses on leading execution safely and efficiently on the ground, coordinating crews and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has an Electrical degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with CAD tools; bilingual Finnish/English is required for project environments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical (B.Sc., M.Sc.) or a strong practical trade background.
• Experience leading site teams on industrial, substations or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, resource management and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site work direction, schedule adherence and construction phase organization.
• Ensure adequate skilled personnel and materials; manage equipment procurement and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, quality standards and HSE protocols.
• Collaborate with client and project organization; manage comprehensive site reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

CAD navigation

Bilingual Finnish/English

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree / B.Sc. or M.Sc.

Tools

Autodesk BIM

Dalux

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Eltel Networks Oy is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services in the Nordics. We enable the digitalization and electrification of society through reliable solutions for power, communication and renewable energy networks.

Site Manager, Data Centers

Do you want to help deliver the next generation of critical infrastructure on the frontline?Eltel is looking for a hands-on, proactive Site Manager to join our growing Data Center team.

This is a 100% site-based role tailored for an energetic and solution-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, loves velocity, and excels in leading execution safely and efficiently directly on the field.

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for the operational execution of Eltel’s data center projects on-site. You will ensure that Eltel's operations meet all client and regulatory requirements, resources are sufficient, and the site runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

• Operational Site Management: Oversee daily work direction, schedule adherence, and the smooth organization of construction phases.
• Resource & Subcontractor Management: Ensure the site has adequate skilled personnel and materials. Identify the equipment required to complete the works and manage its timely procurement. Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and Eltel's own installation crews.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure all works are performed in compliance with contracts, quality standards, and health and safety (HSE) protocols.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting: Partner closely with the client and the project organization, and manage comprehensive site reporting.

You will not be alone; depending on the project, you will be backed by a strong team of professionals on-site, including a Project Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Foremen, as well as HSE and Quality specialists.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Electrical (B.Sc., M.Sc.) or a strong practical trade background with extensive experience in demanding site management roles.
• Proven experience as a Site Manager, General Foreman, or equivalent lead role on industrial sites, substations, or large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, resource management, and site safety protocols.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage international subcontractor groups and site crews.
• Ability to navigate and work with CAD drawings or 3D models (Autodesk BIM, Dalux, Navisworks and Revit)
• Professional communication skills with the ability to operate comfortably in a Finnish and English-speaking project environment.

Desirable Skills (considered an advantage)

• B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (or an applicable strong technical trade background).
• Prior experience working inside high-security or mission-critical Data Center environments.

Why should you apply to Eltel?

Our professionals describe Eltel as a flexible workplace that offers a wide range of expertise, diverse roles, and a well-balanced mix of freedom and responsibility. At Eltel, people work guided by our core values — always professionally, stronger together, caring for life, and creating new opportunities.

A skilled team around you -At Eltel, you are never alone. You have a reliable and collaborative team of professionals backing you up. This skilled and reliable team is a source of pride for us - that's why we can successfully handle even large EPC-projects. We encourage open-mindedness and curiosity to continuously find better ways to work.

A workplace where people care and grow stronger together -Team spirit and peer support consistently receive high marks in Eltel’s employee surveys. At Eltel, people look out for one another, follow safety protocols, and ensure that everyone gets home safely every day. Together, we create a positive working environment and strive for a healthy work-life balance.

Support your professional development -At Eltel we support your professional growth from day one. We are proud of the long careers our employees have built at Eltel, and we are committed to supporting their career development.

Employee benefits -Well-being, resilience, and job satisfaction are our key priorities. Eltel offers a wide range of benefits, including ePassi lunch and Flex benefits, a company phone, Auntie mental well-being service, and discounted services such as massage therapy.

At Eltel, you will be part of a team delivering some of the most demanding and exciting infrastructure projects in the Nordics. We offer an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop your expertise in mission-critical electrical systems and play a key role in projects that support the digitalization and electrification of society.