Data Center HVAC Construction Project Manager

Accenture Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boslan, part of Accenture, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead data centre cooling projects in Sines, Portugal. You will manage initiation, planning, execution, and handover with a focus on safety, schedule and budget.

The role requires 3+ years in HVAC or related fields, strong client-facing communication, and the ability to coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to deliver complex cooling infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in HVAC or related environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and data centre cooling.
• Experience with chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, CDUs and liquid cooling.
• Ability to lead complex projects in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure for data centre cooling infrastructure projects.
• Oversee design, review and construction supervision of cooling systems and liquid cooling solutions.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks and change control throughout the lifecycle.
• Engage with clients to define requirements and maintain strong relationships.
• Lead commissioning, performance validation and handover with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

HVAC Systems

Data Centre

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Portuguese (fluent)

English (Advanced)

Job description

At Boslan, part of Accenture, we are specialized in Engineering and Consulting services, providing support in the comprehensive management and development of projects. We are a multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to service and close collaboration, both within the project and with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure for data centre cooling infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the design, review and construction supervision of cooling systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs) and liquid cooling solutions.
• Coordinate internal teams, specialist vendors and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to define requirements, ensure technical feasibility and maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead commissioning, performance validation and handover activities while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience, preferably within HVAC, construction, engineering or related industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and data centre cooling infrastructure.
• Experience with chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, CDUs, liquid cooling technologies and integrated thermal management systems.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects in fast-paced construction environments.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and project reporting.
• Experience with commissioning, testing and operational handover activities is highly desirable.
• Languages: Portuguese (fluent); English (Advanced)

Location

• Sines, Portugal (site presence required).