Data Center Design & Construction Project Manager (On-Site)

Clutter; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Madrid

Travel opportunities

Health & retirement plans

Learning & growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an ambitious Data Center Design & Construction Project Manager to join our IMDC team in Madrid, Spain. You will lead end-to-end data center expansion projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, external contractors, and local authorities to navigate permitting and deliver high-performing facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in mission-critical project management, deep MEP knowledge, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years managing complex design and construction projects in mission-critical sectors.
• Knowledge of MEP systems (UPS, chillers, BMS, fire protection) and Spanish regulations.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or local equivalent.
• Fluent English and Spanish; experience managing capital projects in Spain/EU; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle design, permitting, and construction for data center projects in Spain.
• Coordinate engineering, architectural, and contractor partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, risk registers, change logs, and quality tracking using Procore, ACC, and Facility Grid.
• Ensure regulatory and technical compliance with local codes and IMDC delivery protocols.
• Oversee commissioning and handovers to security, IT, and operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

English/Spanish proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Procore

Facility Grid

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking an ambitious Data Center Design & Construction Project Manager to join our IMDC team.

In this role, you will take full ownership of end-to-end data center expansion across Spain, transforming site concepts into high-performing, revenue-generating facilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external contractors, and local authorities to navigate permitting, direct complex MEP and civil engineering work, and maintain strict quality standards. Here, your technical leadership will directly shape the future of our digital infrastructure while driving sustainable, high-impact growth.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will:

• Lead project delivery: Direct full lifecycle design, permitting, and construction for new-build and expansion data center projects across Spain.
• Manage cross-functional teams: Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, architectural, and contractor partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive project controls: Oversee budgets, schedules, risk registers, change logs, and quality tracking using platforms like Procore, ACC, and Facility Grid.
• Ensure regulatory and technical compliance: Navigate local Spanish building codes, permitting processes, and international standards while maintaining internal IMDC delivery protocols.
• Oversee commissioning and activation: Guide integrated systems testing, ASHRAE commissioning workflows, and operational handovers to internal security, IT, and operations teams.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-10 years of experience in managing complex design and construction projects within mission-critical sectors such as data centers, high-tech labs, or MEP-heavy environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems (UPS, chillers, BMS, fire protection), Spanish regulations, and project scheduling tools like Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or local equivalent (e.g., Level 5 or 6 engineering qualifications).
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish with proven experience managing capital projects in Spain and the EU. Valuable fluency in Portuguese as well but not required

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Location: Based in Madrid, Spain, with on-site travel 4 days per week (occasional UK/EU travel as required).
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.