Data Center Project Manager

Optimus Search; Roma; In loco; EUR 111.000 - 166.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Optimus Search is recruiting Data Centre Project Planners for major hyperscale and mission-critical construction projects across Europe. You will develop and maintain programmes, monitor progress, and collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and subcontractors to deliver complex data centre programmes from pre-construction to commissioning.

Ideal candidates have advanced Primavera P6 skills, experience with large-scale data centre delivery, and strong stakeholder management

Competenze

• Proven experience planning data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and critical path methodology.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC, or other major construction contracts.
• Familiarity with 4D planning tools and BIM.

Mansioni

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes.
• Monitor project progress and analyse critical path activities.
• Produce look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and updates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with construction, commercial, and engineering teams to meet objectives.
• Support planning activities from design through handover.
• Identify delays and develop recovery plans to minimise impact.
• Assist with EOT assessments and programme revisions.
• Attend planning meetings and provide schedule analysis throughout the lifecycle.

Conoscenze

Critical path planning

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary communication

Project monitoring

Strumenti

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

BIM

4D planning tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Plan the Delivery of Europe's Most Advanced Data Centre Projects

We are working with leading contractors, engineering consultancies, and data centre developers to recruit experienced Data Centre Project Planners for major hyperscale and mission-critical construction projects across Europe.

As demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we're looking for planning professionals who have a proven track record of delivering complex data centre programmes. This is an opportunity to join high-profile projects from pre-construction through to commissioning, working alongside some of the industry's most experienced delivery teams.

The Role

As a Data Centre Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and ensuring key milestones are achieved throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Teams, and subcontractors, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress, analyse critical path activities, and identify programme risks and opportunities.
• Produce look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and programme updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Work closely with construction, commercial, and engineering teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Support planning activities from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Identify programme delays and develop recovery plans to minimise project impact.
• Assist with change management, extension of time (EOT) assessments, and programme revisions.
• Attend planning and coordination meetings, providing accurate schedule analysis and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience planning data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale MEP/CSA construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and critical path methodology.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Experience managing complex project programmes within fast-paced construction environments.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors, specialist MEP contractors, or EPC organisations.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or other major construction contracts.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Power BI, BIM, or 4D planning tools.
• Experience supporting programme recovery, delay analysis, or claims.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on some of Europe's largest and most technically complex data centre developments, supporting projects that underpin AI, cloud computing, and global digital infrastructure.

With long-term contract opportunities, competitive day rates, and exposure to industry-leading clients, you'll be part of projects shaping the future of mission-critical construction.