Construction Director

Hace 4 días

Madrid, España Metric Dcx Jornada completa

Descripción del trabajo

Construction Director (Data Centres)

Role Overview

We are supporting a leading global data centre developer in the appointment of a Construction Director to oversee the delivery of hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving construction strategy, project execution, contractor performance, and operational excellence from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of multiple hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA.
  • Manage General Contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
  • Oversee programme, budget, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive contractor performance, commercial delivery, and change management.
  • Collaborate with Development, Design, Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams.
  • Provide project reporting, forecasting, and strategic updates to senior leadership.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor Project Managers and promote best practices across the construction function.

Requirements

  • 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects, ideally working client-side for a data centre owner, developer, operator, or hyperscaler.
  • Strong track record managing General Contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Experience leading projects from pre-construction through commissioning and operational handover.
  • Excellent programme, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong leadership with the ability to drive performance across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.