Pre-Construction Project Manager

Verto People; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major data centre projects

Exposure to large-scale projects in IT

Leading consultancy in the data centre

Job summary

Verto People Ltd. seeks an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to join a leading consultancy in the data centre sector, based in Milan, Italy.

You will drive early-stage project development, overseeing feasibility, planning, design coordination, procurement strategy and cost management to ensure projects are construction-ready. You will collaborate with clients, developers, consultants and contractors to deliver projects from concept through construction readiness, managing budgets,

Qualifications

• Experience in the pre-construction phase of data centre or large-scale construction projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, contractors).
• Strong understanding of feasibility, cost planning and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction phase from feasibility to construction readiness.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants and contractors to align designs with client requirements.
• Manage budgets, cost plans and procurement strategies; identify value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and oversee project programmes with milestones and deliverables.
• Handle planning, permitting, and regulatory approvals with stakeholders.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee tender processes and contractor selection.
• Ensure smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery phases.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Cost management

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to join a leading consultancy specialising in the data centre sector, based in Milan, Italy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pre-construction management, with experience delivering complex construction projects, ideally within the data centre or mission-critical sector. This role will play a key part in the early stages of project development, overseeing feasibility, planning, design coordination, procurement strategy and cost management to ensure projects are fully prepared for successful delivery.

Working closely with clients, developers, consultants, architects and contractors, the Pre-Construction Project Manager will drive projects from initial concept through to construction readiness, ensuring programmes, budgets, technical requirements and project objectives are clearly established.

Benefits of being a Pre-Construction Project Manager:

• Opportunity to work on major data centre and mission-critical developments
• Exposure to large-scale projects across Italy and Europe
• Join a leading consultancy within the data centre sector

Responsibilities of being a Pre-Construction Project Manager:

• Lead the pre-construction phase of data centre projects, from initial feasibility and concept design through to construction readiness
• Coordinate architects, engineers, specialist consultants and contractors to ensure designs are developed in line with client requirements
• Manage project budgets, cost plans and procurement strategies, identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation
• Develop and oversee project programmes, ensuring key milestones, deliverables and critical activities are clearly defined
• Manage planning, permitting, regulatory requirements and statutory approvals in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Identify project risks, constraints and potential challenges early, implementing strategies to mitigate their impact
• Oversee tender processes, contractor selection and procurement activities, ensuring suitable delivery strategies are established
• Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction into the construction and delivery phases

The Pre-Construction Project Manager will have the following:

• Proven experience working as a Pre-Construction Manager, Project Manager or similar within the construction industry
• Experience working on data centre, mission-critical or other large-scale complex construction projects
• Strong understanding of design management, feasibility, cost planning, procurement and construction programmes
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors and clients
• Knowledge of Italian construction regulations, planning processes and permitting requirements would be highly advantageous
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Fluency in Italian and English preferred