Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

About the role

A leading contractor is looking for an Electrical Project Manager to join its expanding team in Portugal, working on data center construction projects. This is a site-based position in Sines, with relocation or rotation available. You will own the full electrical scope of works, leading the safe, efficient and successful delivery of complex projects from installation through to completion, working closely with clients, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all electrical construction and installation activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage electrical design interfaces and technical coordination with internal teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones, budgets, quality standards and client expectations.
• Manage labour, materials, plant and resources, and lead, mentor and support project teams including engineers, package managers, supervisors and foremen.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; promote health, safety and quality standards.
• Prepare weekly project reports covering health and safety, programme status, 12-week look-ahead, procurement forecasts, commercial variations, risk assessments and industrial relations.
• Chair weekly coordination meetings with Safety, QA/QC, BIM, engineering and construction teams and close out action items.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years' experience managing large-scale electrical projects in industrial, healthcare, mission-critical or data center sectors.
• Data center experience highly desirable.
• Trade background and/or qualification in electrical engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering major electrical packages or contracts on complex construction projects.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methodologies, project sequencing and commissioning.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, resources and subcontractors in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness, including project reporting, forecasting and change control.