Data Center Project Construction Manager

About the role

Drees & Sommer is looking for a Data Center Project Construction Manager in Madrid. You will lead the planning, construction, coordination and delivery of highly complex data center projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing contractors on site, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards and delivering on time and on budget. The role sits in a mission-critical environment where electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, cabling and redundant systems must be integrated.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the project lifecycle from acquisition and design coordination to construction, commissioning and client handover, including planning, scheduling, procurement and documentation.
• Support project estimates, cost plans and risk assessments.
• Oversee on-site contractors daily, inspect progress and verify compliance with design standards, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage logistics, supply chain interactions and owner-furnished equipment.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, cooling and network systems and support commissioning before go-live.
• Act as central contact for clients, contractors, engineers and vendors, run project meetings and report on milestones, risks and issues.
• Manage project resources and coordinate the multidisciplinary team.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related technical field.
• Advanced project management training or certifications (PMP, IPMA, Lean, etc.) are a plus.
• At least 5 years in project and construction management, with at least 5 years of proven data center construction experience in the last 5 years, covering mission-critical environments, redundant systems and commissioning.
• Full project lifecycle experience, from pre-construction to delivery.
• Fluent spoken and written Spanish and English; German is a plus.
• National travel depending on project needs and a valid B driving licence.

Required skills

• Project management methodologies, tools and construction workflows.
• MEP systems, electrical infrastructure, cooling technologies and data center standards.
• Safety regulations, industry codes and construction methods.
• Leadership, negotiation and stakeholder influence; ability to work under pressure.

What we offer

• Option for mobile working to support work-life balance.
• Training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy.
• Bonus for sports enthusiasts and optional private health insurance.
• Tax advantages for commuting and meal expenses, employee referral programme and tax benefits for kindergarten expenses.