Mechanical Construction Manager

Clear.; Sines; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager to join our team in Portugal on major data centre projects. This is a site-based role reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager and focusing on successful delivery of complex mechanical building services works.

You will manage client communications, lead risk assessments, coordinate mechanical installations, and drive procurement, scope changes, and look-ahead planning with the project team. EU passport holders are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as Mechanical Construction Manager or similar in an M&E contracting environment.
• Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven site environment.
• EU PASSPORTS NEEDED

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain effective communication with the client and wider project stakeholders.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities.
• Coordinate closely with the project team to sequence mechanical installations, including pipework.
• Manage the project commercially from handover from estimating through to technical procurement of equipment, specialist subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in the documentation and costing of scope changes, including preparation of monthly valuations and contribution to the final account.
• Manage and monitor the two-week look-ahead programme in conjunction with the project team.
• Ensure labour resources are planned, mobilised, and maintained in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and quality, managing and coordinating subcontractor activities on site.
• Ensure all variations and delays are identified, documented, and formally notified to project management.
• Verify that all plant and materials delivered to site meet agreed specifications and are coordinated, stored, and handled safely and securely.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and governance requirements on site.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Procurement

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in mechanical engineering

Job description

This client is a dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, they deliver projects across Europe.

They are currently seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager to join the team in Portugal. This is a site-based role, playing a key part in the successful delivery of complex mechanical building services works on major data centre projects.

Reporting to the Mechanical Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain effective communication with the client and wider project stakeholders.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities, ensuring all HVAC deliverables are completed in line with project, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the project team to sequence mechanical installations, including pipework, to meet programme milestones and scheduled dates.
• Manage the project commercially from handover from estimating through to technical procurement of equipment, specialist subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in the documentation and costing of scope changes, including preparation of monthly valuations and contribution to the final account.
• Manage and monitor the two-week look-ahead programme in conjunction with the project team.
• Ensure labour resources are planned, mobilised, and maintained in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and quality, managing and coordinating subcontractor activities on site.
• Ensure all variations and delays are identified, documented, and formally notified to project management.
• Verify that all plant and materials delivered to site meet agreed specifications and are coordinated, stored, and handled safely and securely.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and governance requirements on site.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a Mechanical Construction Manager or similar role within an M&E contracting environment is desirable.
• Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven site environment.
• EU PASSPORTS NEEDED
• Work on Europe’s largest and most advanced data centre developments.
• Be part of a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of the digital infrastructure sector.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Europe.

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