Data Centre Project Lead - Drive High-Impact Programs

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Dublin is seeking an Associate Project Manager (Data Centres) to join our Dublin office and support mission‑critical data centre projects across the full project lifecycle.

The role involves overseeing a portfolio of clients, driving revenue growth, and maintaining targeted profit margins while mitigating risks and guiding project teams. We value a postgraduate PM qualification and ongoing chartership with leading bodies, with hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will bring experience within the buildings sector, along with the following qualifications and professional credentials.
• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Currently working towards Chartered status with one of the following professional bodies: RICS / CIOB / ICE / RIBA / Engineers Ireland
• Membership of, or affiliation with, the Association for Project Management (APM) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a portfolio of clients and delivering multiple concurrent data centre projects
• Driving revenue growth through repeat business by ensuring consistent, high‑quality project execution
• Achieving and maintaining targeted profit margins across all assigned projects
• Delivering projects without financial write‑downs or margin erosion
• Managing projects involving Risk Triggering Factors (RTFs), proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues
• Leading complex client engagements and high‑value, technically demanding projects
• Exercising decision‑making authority to guide project teams in identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Directing teams to operate efficiently while minimising exposure to contractual claims
• Supervising and mentoring Project Managers overseeing multiple projects or large‑scale programmes

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Job description

AECOM in Dublin is seeking an Associate Project Manager (Data Centres) to join our Dublin office and support mission‑critical data centre projects across the full project lifecycle.

The role involves overseeing a portfolio of clients, driving revenue growth, and maintaining targeted profit margins while mitigating risks and guiding project teams. We value a postgraduate PM qualification and ongoing chartership with leading bodies, with hybrid work options available.