Site Construction Manager – Data Center Projects

About the role

Progressive Engineering is seeking a Site Construction Manager to lead on‑site activities for cutting‑edge data centre and critical infrastructure projects in Sines, Portugal. You will be the primary liaison between clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all on‑site construction activities from material receipt to final handover.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily site operations, resources, schedules and technical teams across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, propose mitigation actions and support decision‑making with the Project and Technical Managers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee quality, timelines, logistics and construction milestones to guarantee successful execution.

Required profile

• Degree or higher technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience managing construction projects in industrial, electrical, infrastructure or data‑centre environments.
• Knowledge of MV & LV electrical distribution systems.
• Proven ability to work with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent English (minimum B2) and native Portuguese speaker.

Required skills

• MV electrical distribution
• LV electrical distribution
• Cloud infrastructure
• Data centre systems
• HVAC
• Cabling and containment systems
• Rack and communications systems
• Space management
• Health & safety management