Construction Project Manager Italy

Data4 Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology firm in Milan seeks a Junior Project Manager to support data center construction projects. This role involves coordinating with teams, managing safety compliance, and assisting in project delivery. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory, along with familiarity in construction fields such as HVAC and electrical works.

Competenze

• 5 years of experience in construction or real estate development.
• First experience in construction, site supervision, or project coordination.
• International exposure or adaptability to multicultural environments is a plus.

Mansioni

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in project delivery.
• Participate in meetings to define requirements.
• Monitor daily progress and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Support project handover and knowledge transfer.

Conoscenze

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Knowledge of construction fields

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Formazione

Engineering degree (civil, electrical, urban planning)

Strumenti

AutoCAD

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

ABOUT THE ROLE

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is part of DATA4’s Technical Department. Reporting to the Head of Design & Construction for Southern Europe, the Junior Project Manager plays a hands-on role, primarily supporting the Senior Project Manager during the handover phase of data center construction projects in Italy.

The role offers exposure to the entire project lifecycle — from permitting and design through to final delivery — providing an opportunity to learn, grow, and gradually assume greater responsibility.

It represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong potential and initial experience in construction or real estate development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior Project Manager will contribute to the delivery of Design & Construction projects in Italy, ensuring that quality, cost, and deadlines are met, in close coordination with the Senior Project Manager.

Types of projects :

• Power supply infrastructure
• Global campus works (underground networks, utilities, etc.)
• Data centers
• Office buildings
• Fit-out works post-delivery (data halls, offices)

Supported by :

• A Senior Project Manager (direct mentoring and supervision)
• External consultants (architects, PM firms, H&S coordinators, commissioning agents)
• The internal DATA4 engineering team (design validation, procurement, commissioning…)

MAIN ACTIVITIES – DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Administrative Phase

• Support in managing administrative procedures (permits, regulatory approvals)
• Coordinate with architects, design firms, and authorities until permits are granted

Design Phase

• Participate in client and internal stakeholder meetings to define requirements
• Follow up on technical design and ensure alignment with project needs
• Act as a liaison between Design and Operations teams

Construction & Commissioning Phase

• Assist in monitoring daily progress on site with the Senior PM
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and construction standards
• Coordinate with key service providers (utilities, control offices, design firms, etc.)
• Help interface with clients (hyperscalers and large accounts) throughout the project
• Participate in the commissioning process and internal technical handover preparation

Handover & Project Reception

• Support the handover process from construction to operations
• Assist in collecting and verifying technical documentation (as-built drawings, procedures, training materials)
• Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure smooth knowledge transfer
• Participate in client reporting and ensure all required deliverables are completed and handed over
• Support in organizing training and site onboarding sessions for operational teams

Project steering & support

• Participate in project meetings and assist in documenting decisions and follow-up actions
• Help prepare project reports in English for both internal stakeholders and clients
• Assist in budget tracking and updates, in collaboration with Finance and Project teams
• Contribute to improving project management tools and processes

Additional missions

• Support efforts related to sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM)
• Assist in implementing environmental policies (waste management, carbon reduction)
• Participate in Sales and Pre-Sales activities for complex technical offers
• Contribute to customer audits if needed
• Help deploy internal tools (e.g., Oracle, Unifier) for project risk, reporting, and budget tracking

Main interfaces

• DATA4 Technical teams (France & Italy)
• Project Managers (Senior and Junior)
• Sales / Pre-Sales
• Operations team
• Contractors and consultants (architects, engineers)
• Local authorities
• Clients (hyperscalers, major accounts)

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of :

• H&S : Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment : Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security : Respect and enforce information security policies.
• Energy : Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Engineering degree (civil, electrical, generalist, or urban planning / development)
• 5 years of experience, ideally with exposure to construction or real estate development projects
• First operational experience (internship or junior role) in construction, site supervision, or project coordination
• International exposure or adaptability to multicultural environments is a plus

Technical Skills

• Fluent / native in Italian (mandatory)
• Fluent in English (mandatory) – strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiar with technical construction fields : HVAC, electrical (CFO / CFA), safety, structure, finishing works
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Oracle or Unifier is a plus
• Awareness of H&S regulations and sustainability practices

Soft Skills

• Highly operational, field-oriented mindset
• Organized, reliable, methodical
• Proactive and communicative
• Eager to learn, grow, and develop in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous and agile context
• Able to take initiative, push forward, and find solutions
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
• Customer-oriented and service-driven