European Project Director – Data Centre & High-Tech

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction seeks an experienced Project Director to lead a European portfolio of data centre and complex facilities projects. You will oversee governance, quality and commercial delivery across multiple live sites while reporting to senior leadership.

Based in Dublin, you will spend 1–2 days a week on site across Europe, driving strategic growth, client relationships and project handovers with a collaborative senior team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in key project delivery roles.
• Currently at Senior Contracts Manager or Project Director level.
• Subcontractor background in fit-out/interiors, cladding, glazing, curtain walling or structural steel (essential).
• Experience within data centres, life sciences, pharmaceutical or other controlled environments is highly beneficial.
• Track record of leading several project teams and managing a multi-project portfolio at once.
• Strong commercial understanding, including subcontract terms, valuations and change control.
• Willingness to travel to European project locations 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Hold overall accountability for a European portfolio of data centre and complex facilities projects worth circa €50M.
• Lead and develop up to three regional Contracts Managers, providing direction and support across three to four live projects.
• Oversee programme, cost and quality across the portfolio, stepping in to resolve issues and protect delivery.
• Develop senior-level relationships with main contractors, end clients and design teams to secure repeat business.
• Manage subcontract administration, variations, risk and commercial reporting under NEC, PWC and bespoke subcontract terms.
• Uphold the highest health, safety and quality standards within live and controlled environments.
• Contribute to tender reviews, pre-construction planning and project handovers.
• Report portfolio performance to the senior leadership team and help shape the business’s European growth strategy.

Skills

Senior leadership

Contract management

Data centre experience

Multi-project portfolio

Commercial awareness

Travel flexibility

Subcontractor background

NEC/PWC knowledge

Job description

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction seeks an experienced Project Director to lead a European portfolio of data centre and complex facilities projects. You will oversee governance, quality and commercial delivery across multiple live sites while reporting to senior leadership.

Based in Dublin, you will spend 1–2 days a week on site across Europe, driving strategic growth, client relationships and project handovers with a collaborative senior team.