Senior Data Centre Project Leader – Portugal

Deerns Italia; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerns Italia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Data Centre projects in Portugal, coordinating with teams in Spain and the international network. You will own scope, programme, fees, resources and quality, while driving growth of the local team.

Responsibilities include leading feasibility through construction support, managing budgets, schedules and interfaces, and supporting bids and client relationships in Portugal. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Eight+ years of relevant experience, including three years leading multidisciplinary Data Centre projects.
• Experience in design consultancy, client management and control of scope, fees, resources and contracts.
• Ability to lead international teams and manage interfaces in Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from feasibility and design through tender and construction support per scope.
• Coordinate clients with architecture, structures, MEP, BIM and sustainability teams.
• Develop and control programmes, budgets and resource plans; address deviations.
• Manage risks, scope changes, additional services and contractual commitments with records.
• Lead meetings, progress reporting and quality reviews; resolve interfaces with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Monitor project financial performance, hours and invoicing forecasts; follow up with Finance.
• Support bids and client relationships in Portugal, and mentor Project Managers and project coordinators.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Team leadership

MS Project

Budgeting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Deerns Italia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Data Centre projects in Portugal, coordinating with teams in Spain and the international network. You will own scope, programme, fees, resources and quality, while driving growth of the local team.

Responsibilities include leading feasibility through construction support, managing budgets, schedules and interfaces, and supporting bids and client relationships in Portugal. Travel will be required.