Construction Manager

Optimus Search; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search is hiring a Senior Construction Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale data centre campus in Milan, Italy. You will shape the on-site execution strategy, manage design coordination, and drive collaboration with international stakeholders.

Based in Italy with fluent Italian and English, you will oversee budgets, schedules, and quality across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with local regulations and project objectives throughout the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager or similar.
• Strong background in large-scale construction projects, ideally within the data centre sector.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Italian construction regulations and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction activities across a large-scale data centre development.
• Support pre-construction activities, including design coordination, planning and construction readiness.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality standards and construction progress.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders and local project teams.
• Support permitting processes and liaise with relevant Italian authorities.
• Monitor project risks, resources and delivery milestones.
• Support the development and leadership of the local construction management team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Job description

Location: Milan, Italy

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Industry: Data Centre Construction

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

The Opportunity

We are currently working with a leading data centre developer seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager / Senior Project Manager to support the development of a large-scale data centre campus in Milan, Italy.

This is an opportunity to join a major development programme at an early stage, taking responsibility for construction delivery and helping establish the local project team.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role throughout the development of the campus, with an initial project duration of 2–3 years and further expansion projects planned.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction activities across a large-scale data centre development.
• Support pre-construction activities, including design coordination, planning and construction readiness.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality standards and construction progress.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders and local project teams.
• Support permitting processes and liaise with relevant Italian authorities.
• Monitor project risks, resources and delivery milestones.
• Ensure construction activities align with project objectives, technical specifications and programme requirements.
• Support the development and leadership of the local construction management team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager or similar.
• Strong background in large-scale construction projects, ideally within the data centre sector.
• Good understanding of data centre infrastructure, technical systems and design principles.
• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex construction programmes.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost, schedule, quality and resource management.
• Experience supporting projects through pre-construction and construction phases.Knowledge of Italian construction regulations, permitting and local authorities.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent Italian and English are essential.
• Must be based in Italy, ideally Milan or the surrounding region.