Senior Client-Side Project Director, Data Centre Build

Edison Smart®; Apeldoorn; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Project Director for a major data centre development in Europe. The role requires leading from the client side, coordinating with the General Contractor, design teams and stakeholders to deliver safely, on schedule and to specification.

The successful candidate will bring a strong GC/Main Contractor background, with proven experience overseeing project delivery from the client perspective and ensuring alignment with technical and commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Project Director or Senior PM role.
• Strong track record of leading major construction projects.
• Experience overseeing General Contractors / Main Contractors.
• Good understanding of MEP in mission-critical environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior client-side leadership and oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as a key point of contact between client, General Contractor, consultants and project team.
• Manage and challenge GC performance against programme, quality, commercial and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks and critical path activities.
• Lead regular project and progress meetings with the GC and wider project team.
• Review construction programmes and delivery strategies for alignment with client objectives.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial, QA/QC, HSE and commissioning teams.
• Ensure delivery in accordance with client requirements and standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee change management and commercial performance from the client side.
• Monitor quality and ensure issues are tracked and resolved.
• Provide senior-level reporting to the client and leadership team.
• Support the project through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Build strong working relationships across client, GC and consultants.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractor oversight

Programme management

MEP understanding

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Client-side experience

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Project Director for a major data centre development in Europe. The role requires leading from the client side, coordinating with the General Contractor, design teams and stakeholders to deliver safely, on schedule and to specification.

The successful candidate will bring a strong GC/Main Contractor background, with proven experience overseeing project delivery from the client perspective and ensuring alignment with technical and commercial objectives.