Senior Project Manager - Data Centres

Cumming Group Uk Europe; Bardi; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cumming Group in Milan is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale mission-critical development from construction through commissioning. You will act as the client’s representative, overseeing contractor performance, project controls, stakeholder management and overall delivery.

This role suits a construction professional with a strong background in data centres, mission-critical facilities, or complex industrial developments, with experience managing

Competenze

• Proven experience leading large-scale data centre or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project controls, scheduling and cost management.
• Experience with contractor-led delivery on complex programmes.
• Familiarity with Italian construction regulations and permitting is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead day-to-day delivery of data centre construction activities on site.
• Act as the primary client representative and ensure objectives are met.
• Manage contractors, consultants and key stakeholders across all delivery phases.
• Oversee programme, cost, quality and health & safety performance.
• Monitor progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate reporting, governance and executive communications.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Drive collaboration across design, construction and operations teams.

Conoscenze

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data centre delivery

Construction management

Health & safety

Descrizione del lavoro

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

The Role:

Cumming Group are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to join our team in the Milan office. You will lead the delivery of a large-scale mission-critical development from construction through to commissioning. The successful candidate will act as the clients representative, overseeing contractor performance, project controls, stakeholder management and overall project delivery throughout the programme lifecycle.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a construction professional with a strong background in data centres, mission-critical facilities, or complex industrial developments, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and major contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day delivery of data centre construction activities on site.
• Act as the primary client representative, ensuring project objectives are achieved.
• Manage contractors, consultants and key project stakeholders throughout all phases of delivery.
• Oversee programme, cost, quality and health & safety performance.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate project reporting, governance activities and executive-level stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, industry best practice and local regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities to ensure successful project completion.
• Drive collaboration across design, construction and operational teams.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrable track record delivering data centre, mission-critical, hyperscale, life sciences, industrial or advanced technology facilities.
• Significant experience managing contractor-led delivery on large and complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, programme management and construction contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of health, safety and quality management practices.
• Previous experience delivering data centre projects for hyperscale, colocation or enterprise clients.
• Experience working within Italy or the wider European construction market.
• Understanding of Italian construction regulations, permitting requirements and supply chains.
• Experience managing projects through commissioning and operational readiness phases.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.