Project Lead – Data Centre Construction
Salary: €100,000–€110,000 + Package
Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent | Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to oversee the successful delivery of a major data centre construction project in Dublin. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong project management, commercial awareness and technical expertise to ensure delivery is safe, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage overall project costs, schedules and budgets from inception through to completion.
* Lead and coordinate subcontractors, vendors and consultants to ensure effective project delivery.
* Monitor critical milestones, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions.
* Review construction proposals, pricing and scopes of work.
* Lead client meetings and coordinate project stakeholders.
* Monitor construction costs and provide data-driven reports and recommendations.
* Manage construction procurement activities and long-lead equipment delivery schedules.
* Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates and project financial information.
* Support engineering and design decisions relating to cost control and design-build changes.
* Track equipment availability against the project programme.
* Coordinate scheduling consultant reviews and integrate outputs into project controls.
* Review and approve invoices, payment applications and retention payments.
* Manage client handover, including close-out documentation, warranties and final deliverables.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and project governance throughout delivery.
Requirements
* Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar project leadership role.
* Experience delivering large-scale construction projects, ideally within data centre or mission-critical environments.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Proven ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
* Strong commercial awareness, including project financial management, procurement and cost control.
* Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and relevant project management tools.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
Package
* Salary of €100,000–€110,000.
* Accommodation provided.
* Rotation arrangements.
* Travel covered.
* Pension.
* Living allowance