Project Director

Brightsmith; Leinster; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a flagship hyperscale data centre development in Ireland. You will own the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, coordinating civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and infrastructure teams.

You will drive budgets, forecasts, profitability and risk management while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of large-scale construction projects, ideally in hyperscale data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with main contractors or specialist contractors on major programmes.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces across CSA/MEP and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for delivering a large-scale hyperscale data centre project in Ireland.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover and commissioning.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, architectural, MEP and infrastructure.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, profitability and commercial risk.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, variations and commercial negotiations.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers and delivery teams; report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Hyperscale data centres

CSA & MEP delivery

Budget & P&L

Contractual management

Program management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Health & safety leadership

Team leadership

Job description

Project Director – Ireland | Hyperscale Data Centres & Mission-Critical Construction

If you're an experienced construction leader with a background in hyperscale data centres, mission-critical infrastructure or large-scale construction projects, this is an opportunity to join one of Europe's leading data centre construction specialists, delivering major projects for some of the world's largest technology companies.

We're looking for an experienced Project Director to take full ownership of a flagship hyperscale data centre development in Ireland, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from pre-construction and planning through to commissioning and final handover.

This is a senior leadership appointment requiring someone who can operate across construction delivery, commercial management, multidisciplinary coordination and senior client relationships.

The role goes beyond traditional project management. You'll have overall accountability for project performance, programme delivery, commercial outcomes and the leadership of large construction teams, ensuring a complex, high-value development is delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

What you’ll be doing

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a large-scale hyperscale data centre construction project in Ireland.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction, design coordination and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, architectural (CSA), mechanical, electrical and associated technical infrastructure.
• Take ownership of project budgets, financial performance, forecasting, profitability and commercial risk.
• Manage contractual obligations, subcontractor performance, variations, change orders and commercial negotiations throughout delivery.
• Establish and oversee project delivery structures, ensuring effective resource allocation, programme management and coordination across all construction disciplines.
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors and key project stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project.
• Oversee procurement strategies, supply chain performance and the timely delivery of critical equipment and construction packages.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, contractual and commercial risks to maintain programme certainty and successful project outcomes.
• Ensure the highest standards of health and safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all project activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate reporting on project progress, financial performance, programme milestones and key risks.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects in a senior leadership capacity, ideally as a Project Director, Construction Director or Senior Project Manager.
• A strong track record within hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities or similarly complex construction environments.
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist construction contractor, with responsibility for major construction programmes.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary CSA and MEP delivery, coordinating complex construction interfaces and technical packages.
• Demonstrated experience taking projects through the full construction lifecycle, including pre-construction, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, including project P&L, budgets, forecasting, contractual management, variations and risk management.
• Experience leading large construction teams and managing multiple subcontractors across technically demanding projects.Strong understanding of construction programming, procurement, contractual frameworks and project controls.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced construction environments.
• Candidates from Project Director, Construction Director, Contracts Director or Senior Project Manager backgrounds will be considered.

Location:

Ireland (Dublin preferred)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction leader to take ownership of a flagship hyperscale data centre development, with significant autonomy, commercial responsibility and the opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of Europe's most technically challenging mission-critical infrastructure projects.