Project Lead

Matchtech Group; Portugal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site in Sines

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced Project Lead for on-site duties in Sines, Portugal. You will manage overall project execution, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, robust technical expertise, and a proven track record in leading complex data centre projects. On-site leadership and client liaison are essential to success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project leadership roles or equivalent
• Strong leadership and communication across multidisciplinary teams
• Robust cost control and budget management experience
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors and consultants
• Proven ability to manage schedules, risks and client meetings
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel for reporting and tracking

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost, schedule, and budget from inception to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors and consultants for seamless execution.
• Track milestones and prevent delays; drive timely delivery.
• Review proposals, pricing structures and scopes of work.
• Lead client meetings with project stakeholders.
• Monitor costs and provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Oversee procurement processes and long-lead equipment schedules.
• Review and audit cost estimates from subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support design decisions affecting budget during changes.
• Verify equipment availability aligns with the project schedule.
• Coordinate scheduling reviews with project controls.
• Review invoices, payment applications, and retention payments.
• Oversee handover, warranties, and final deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Project Lead - Sines, Portugal

About Our Client

Our client is a leading specialist in data centre delivery across Europe, renowned for providing comprehensive turnkey solutions spanning from initial design through to construction and commissioning. With a central headquarters in Dublin and a reputation built on trust, they successfully execute major engineering projects throughout the continent. They are currently looking for an experienced Project Lead to join their dedicated team on-site in Sines, Portugal.

Role Overview

As the Project Lead, you will take charge of the overall management and successful execution of the project. Your core objective will be ensuring that all works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest possible quality standards. This position demands exceptional leadership, sharp commercial awareness, robust technical expertise, and seamless stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall project cost, schedule, and budget from inception through to completion.

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to guarantee the seamless execution of all project activities.

• Analyse, track, and manage critical milestone activities to prevent schedule delays and drive timely delivery.

• Review and evaluate construction proposals, pricing structures, and scopes of work.

• Lead and facilitate client meetings alongside other essential project coordination gatherings.

• Monitor and report on variables influencing construction costs, generating data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement methods while managing long-lead equipment delivery schedules.

• Review, validate, and audit cost estimates prepared by subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• Support engineering and design decisions regarding cost and budget impacts during design-build changes.

• Track and verify equipment availability to ensure complete alignment with the project schedule.

• Coordinate scheduling consultant reviews and ensure integration with broader project controls.

• Review and approve invoices, payment applications, and retention payments.

• Oversee the comprehensive handover process to our client, including close-out documentation, warranties, and final deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar project leadership role.

• Exceptional organisational, communication, and time management skills.

• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and industry-standard project management tools.

• A proven track record of leading teams, managing subcontractors, and coordinating multidisciplinary project activities.

• Strong commercial acumen paired with a deep understanding of project financial management and cost control.

• The ability to thrive under pressure, meet demanding schedules, and uphold uncompromising quality and safety standards.

What's on Offer

• The chance to work with a premier market leader within the data centre sector.

• Hands-on involvement in large-scale, high-impact data centre projects.

• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• A highly competitive salary package.