Data Centre Construction Manager

Job Title: Data Centre Construction Manager (Contract)

Location: Milan, Italy (On-site)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Start Date: ASAP

Languages Required: Fluent Italian and English

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Construction Manager for a 12-month contract based on-site in Milan. This role supports the build-out and delivery of a hyperscale data centre on behalf of a leading global cloud infrastructure provider. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of construction execution — managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality — while coordinating across both local and international stakeholders.

Bilingual fluency in Italian and English is essential to manage on-site operations and cross-border communications effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead construction project management and execution across new builds and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Interface directly with general contractors throughout bidding, award, execution, closeout, and punch list phases.
• Conduct competitive bid evaluations, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop construction project scopes and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Perform financial and risk analysis related to construction contracts and capital spend.
• Oversee capital projects designed to improve data centre resiliency and performance.
• Review and evaluate the constructability of electrical and mechanical system designs.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, quality control, and invoicing.
• Track and report key construction metrics and KPIs to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Drive resolution of on-site technical issues, including root-cause failure analysis and remediation.
• Serve as a leader across construction, engineering, and operations teams — both locally and globally.
• Ensure compliance with Italian building codes, health and safety standards, and internal quality processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 6+ years of equivalent construction management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience managing large, complex, mission-critical construction projects involving MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems.
• Familiarity with the construction of power distribution/generation systems and industrial cooling infrastructure.
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills, including change control and QA/QC processes.
• Fluent in Italian and English (verbal and written) – required for both site and corporate communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of electrical systems (e.g., UPS, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers) and mechanical systems for data centre cooling.
• Direct experience with data centre construction or optimization projects.
• Ability to read and interpret multi-discipline construction drawings, define system-level architecture, and support performance requirements.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and justify decisions using clear data analysis.
• Value engineering mindset – able to identify cost savings without compromising quality or reliability.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations in Italy
• Experience with controls, commissioning processes, and power management systems.