Associate Director Project Management - Data Centres

The Associate Director is the project‑level point of contact and is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of data centre construction projects across a campus environment. The role provides strong, visible on‑site leadership and is responsible for managing safety, quality, cost, schedule, risk, and stakeholder coordination across multiple workstreams. The Associate Director leads integration of base‑build works with third‑party interfaces such as utility connections, substations, stormwater infrastructure, and other enabling works, ensuring delivery in line with approved project objectives and regulatory requirements.

Project Leadership & Governance Act as the single point of accountability for delivery of assigned data centre projects. Provide visible on‑site leadership, including regular site walks, promoting a strong focus on safety, quality, and programme certainty. Establish, chair, and minute project site meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are fully informed of progress, risks, and decisions. Prepare, maintain, and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP) defining: Roles and responsibilities of the project team Interfaces with the Principal Contractor, consultants, vendors, and specialist subcontractors Monitor consultant, contractor, and vendor performance against contractual and project requirements.

Communication, Process & Change Management Establish and maintain effective communication procedures between the client team, consultant team, and contractors. Ensure consistent application of agreed project procedures across all parties. Establish and manage the

Change Management Process, coordinating scope clarification, technical assessment, justification, and approvals. Support issuance and communication of project instructions in line with contractual authorities. Monitor and manage queries and responses between contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Risk, Reporting & Performance Management Establish, maintain, and regularly update the Project Risk Register

in collaboration with all stakeholders. Provide input to quantitative risk analysis and schedule risk reviews. Weekly status reports Monthly Project Manager’s reports Inputs to executive and stakeholder presentations Monitor programme progress, budget compliance, and forecast performance against baseline commitments.

Design, Procurement & Pre ‑ Construction Review building contract scopes and consultant appointments, identifying gaps or third‑party requirements. Support tender negotiations, value engineering, and optioneering exercises; Monitor and report procurement progress and readiness for construction start.

Construction Phase Delivery Review and provide recommendations on the Contractor’s: Construction Management Plan Conduct regular site inspections, reviewing safety, progress, and quality performance. Coordinate inspections at fabrication, manufacturing, or testing facilities where required.

Monitor detailed contractor schedules (CPM), milestone achievement, and critical path activities. Evaluate payment applications and support certification through the client process.

Integration, Commissioning & Handover Liaise with the Integration Lead to develop and manage the Project Integration Plan. Monitor development and implementation of the Commissioning Plan, test procedures, and documentation. Coordinate with Operations teams to define O&M manual content and turnover requirements. Snagging and defect management processes Defects administration plan Test certificates As‑built documentation and manuals

Support certification of Occupancy and statutory approvals where applicable. Facilitate post‑project

lessons learned workshops and issue final reports with improvement recommendations. Advisory & Continuous Improvement Role Advise the client on opportunities to improve project efficiency, risk profile, and delivery performance. Monitor compliance with client standards and project requirements at all times. Provide recommendations regarding project staffing and on‑site resourcing.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Experience Minimum 10–15 years’ experience delivering large‑scale construction projects. Proven experience in

data centre, mission‑critical, or highly serviced industrial projects. Demonstrated leadership of complex campus projects with multiple interfaces and stakeholders.

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Professional project management accreditation (e.g. PMP, APM, PRINCE2) is advantageous.

Professional Skills Excellent understanding of construction contracts, change control, and commercial management. Proven ability to manage safety, quality, cost, schedule, and risk concurrently. Strong reporting, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in MS Office and project planning / reporting tools.

Language ~ Fluent Italian and English, both written and verbal.

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile development programme and play a key role in the delivery of cutting-edge digital infrastructure within one of Europe's fastest-growing data centre markets.