Project Lead – Data Centre Construction - Skellefteå, Sweden

Location:

Skellefteå, Sweden

Salary: €120,000 – €140,000 per annum

Company:
Established Irish Main Contractor and Data Centre Specialist

Project Lead – Data Centre Construction based in Skellefteå, Sweden. The role reports directly to the Project Director and will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major data centre construction project, overseeing project performance from pre-construction through to client handover.

• 10+ years' experience in a Project Lead, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar construction leadership role
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale construction projects for a main contractor
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

• Data centre project experience
• Mission‑critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large‑scale engineering project experience
• Experience working on European construction projects
• Strong understanding of procurement and long‑lead equipment management

• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with modern project controls and reporting systems
• Knowledge of commissioning and client handover processes

• Manage project cost, programme, and budget throughout the full project lifecycle
• Lead project teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and specialist vendors
• Monitor critical milestones and proactively manage programme risks
• Review construction proposals, subcontract packages, and scopes of work
• Chair project meetings and client coordination meetings
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting to senior management
• Manage procurement activities and long‑lead equipment schedules
• Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates and financial submissions
• Support engineering and design decisions from a commercial perspective
• Coordinate project scheduling reviews and programme updates
• Review payment applications, invoices, and retention schedules
• Oversee project close‑out, commissioning support, and client handover documentation

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large project teams
• Commercially focused with excellent cost control awareness
• Experienced in programme management and project delivery
• Capable of making informed decisions in a fast‑moving construction environment
• Strong technical understanding of large‑scale building services and construction projects
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Driven, organized, and focused on achieving project objectives

• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotation options where applicable
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Performance‑related bonus
• Ongoing professional development
• Long‑term international project opportunities
• Clear progression into senior project leadership roles