Data Center Construction Project Manager

Job Title :

Data Center Construction Project Manager (Contract)

Location :

Milan, Italy (on-site)

Contract Type : Freelance / Contract

Duration : 12 months (initial term)

Working Hours : Full‑time (40 hours per week)

Languages Required : Fluent in Italian and English

Start Date : ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically astute Data Center Construction Project Manager to oversee the on‑site delivery of a large‑scale hyperscale data centre build in Milan. This 12‑month freelance role will be responsible for full lifecycle construction management, from pre‑construction planning through to commissioning and handover.

As Project Manager, you will serve as the owner’s representative on‑site, coordinating between contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure execution is aligned with project specifications, safety standards, and performance targets. You will play a key leadership role in maintaining accountability across cost, schedule, and quality, while managing field‑level issue resolution in a fast‑paced and mission‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Act as the on-site client representative, coordinating field activities across all workstreams.
• Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural trades.
• Interface with internal teams including design, operations, commissioning, and security to ensure alignment of deliverables.
• Drive site coordination meetings, daily inspections, and construction progress reporting.
• Review and manage technical documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and permits.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and lead site level HSE enforcement.
• Support the commissioning and integrated systems testing process through to final handover.
• Track project milestones and flag risks, driving resolution of site issues and stakeholder concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering – OR –
• At least 11+ years of construction experience managing large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Minimum 7+ years of project management experience in mission‑critical or high‑value construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, cost tracking, QA / QC, schedule performance, and contract compliance.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems and site execution processes.
• Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken – essential for effective coordination with local and international teams.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, construction schedules, method statements, and scope documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience delivering data centers, critical infrastructure, or complex industrial builds.
• Prior experience serving as an owner’s representative or client‑side construction lead.
• Industry certifications such as PMP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with digital project platforms such as Procore, BIM 360, or PlanGrid.
• Knowledge of commissioning workflows and system handover procedures.