On-Site Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Centre

Gleeds; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal, is seeking a Professional Project Manager to lead the delivery of a data centre campus construction on-site five days a week. You will support the Project Director, ensure quality, and align with client objectives.

The role requires strong communication with contractors and vendors, strict attention to schedule, budget, and compliance, and a methodical, team-oriented approach to manage complex installations.

Qualifications

• Project management experience on large-scale construction projects (mission-critical, energy, industry).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sound knowledge of project management techniques and processes.
• Methodical thinking and disciplined approach to work.
• Strong numeracy, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Able to work effectively within a team.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in delivering business objectives.
• Ensure quality and compliance of construction and installation works per specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Facilitate clear communication among contractors, client, and Gleeds team to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors to ensure on-time delivery and installation of critical equipment.
• Monitor progress of construction and on-site installations; conduct regular site walks for safety and progress checks.
• Record and report non-conforming work and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Coordinate and optimise on-site activities to minimize waste and improve efficiency.
• Prepare and monitor technical submissions; assist in change management and delay assessments.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Financial numeracy

MS Office

Team player

English fluency

Problem solving

Methodical thinking

On-site leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal, is seeking a Professional Project Manager to lead the delivery of a data centre campus construction on-site five days a week. You will support the Project Director, ensure quality, and align with client objectives.

The role requires strong communication with contractors and vendors, strict attention to schedule, budget, and compliance, and a methodical, team-oriented approach to manage complex installations.