Project Lead

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