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Project Director
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 130,000 - 160,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Austria
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Project Director – Data Centre Construction
Salary: €130,000 - €160,000 + travel Allowance
Location: Austria
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Project Director on behalf of one of our clients.
Out client are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the construction of a new 100MW+ Data Centre in Austria.
This is a flagship project focused on delivering exceptional speed, quality, and efficiency. The role requires a proven leader capable of driving complex, large-scale structural builds from planning through to completion.
You will oversee all civil and structural construction activities (M&E delivered separately), ensuring delivery against strict timelines and quality standards. This position will be based on-site, with a commute of around 1 hour from the nearest residential area (no temporary on-site accommodation is permitted).
The timeline dictates that candidates must be available within 2 months of offer and be prepared to be on site 5 days per week. Project duration estimated at 18 months.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of the full construction lifecycle for a 100MW+ hyperscale data centre.
Oversee all site operations, ensuring adherence to programme, budget, safety, and quality standards.
Coordinate and manage contractors, subcontractors, and project managers to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Provide strong leadership to the existing project team and integrate additional skilled personnel as needed.
Act as a senior interface with key stakeholders including the client, design teams, and internal leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in construction processes, ensuring alignment with customers high standards and clients reputation for fast-track delivery.
Manage reporting, progress reviews, and project governance in line with corporate requirements
This role is focused solely on the structural construction (no M&E responsibility).
Skills and Qualifications:
EU Passport (essential for mobility and work eligibility).
Demonstrable experience as a Project Director or equivalent leading large-scale industrial, logistics, or “big shed” construction projects (e.g., hangars, warehouses, manufacturing facilities).
Proven ability to deliver high-value projects under demanding timelines.
Exceptional leadership skills, capable of motivating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining high standards on-site.
Strong professional network with the potential to bring trusted project managers and team members.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Data centre construction experience is highly desirable but not essentialBefore You Apply
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