Construction Project Manager

Gleeds; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager (site-based) to lead a data centre project in Lombardy, Italy. You will manage client relationships, coordinate a site team through construction, fit-out, commissioning and handover, and ensure alignment with contract and regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive experience as a consultant PM/owner representative, strong communication, and a rigorous, methodical approach. Fluency in English is required; Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Consultant PM/owner representative.
• Deep knowledge of Data Centre handover and commissioning processes.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engage with Customers and develop and maintain Customer relationships.
• Deliver high-quality services and ensure project management deliverables meet Customer requirements.
• Administrate contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Advise the Customer on specialists and parties required for the project.

Skills

PM experience

Data centre knowledge

Building contracts knowledge

Communication skills

Methodical mindset

Problem solving

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

University degree - Engineering

University degree - Architecture

PM qualification desirable

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Construction Project Manager (site-based), responsible for managing customer relationships and coordinating the delivery of a data centre construction project. The Project Construction Manager will be supported by a site-based team during the construction, fit-out and commissioning and handover phases of the project.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that project management and/or programme management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements and business procedures.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager.
• Advising the Customer on specialist services, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers required in connection with the project.
• Advising the Customer of its obligations under the national jurisdictional construction, design management or safety regulations or statutes.
• Reviewing the scope of contract and team appointments and advise on additional works required by third parties.
• Advising on methods of progressing construction works.
• If appropriate and reasonably necessary, visit sites of the extraction, fabrication and assembly or testing of materials and components to inspect such materials and workmanship before delivery to the project site.
• Preparing and maintaining a handover plan or similar management tool, identifying the roles and responsibilities, and establishing review, approval, variation and reporting procedures.
• Coordinating all parties and preparing substantial/practical completion documentation, submittal of manuals and handover documentation.
• Monitoring and reporting on the development of the commissioning plan.
• Advising the Customer on any improvements that may increase project efficiency.
• Advising on discrepancies, inconsistencies or mistakes in design documents and ask for rectification.
• Monitoring compliance with Customer’s requirements.
• Monitoring the construction process on-site and promptly alerting the Customer to any potential delays or cost difficulties. Undertaking regular site walks to promote and observe safety, quality and progress.
• Overseeing developments of the contractor’s detailed critical path method schedule.
• Monitoring schedule progress and budget compliance through the contract process.
• Supporting to evaluate and resolve change order applications.
• Ensuring all notices are administered in accordance with the construction contract and Customer’s requirements.
• Presenting reports to the Customer and producing site meetings as may be required to ensure that the Customer´s team is fully informed.
• Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Initial salary: from €100,000 gross per annum, with higher remuneration available based on experience and qualifications.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a Consultant PM/owner representative.
• Detailed knowledge of Data Centre handover and commissioning processes.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Professional level of English. Italian is a plus.
• Eligible to work in Italy (visa sponsorship is not available)

Qualifications

• University degree - Engineering, Architecture or similar
• Additional qualification in Project Management is desirable

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.