Project Manager - Data Centres

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a dedicated Project Manager specializing in data centres to join their Dublin office and lead mission-critical projects from conception through to commissioning. This role requires managing the entire project lifecycle to ensure delivery aligns with strict timelines, budgets, safety standards, and top-tier operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive management of data centre and colocation projects, spanning early design to procurement, construction, and operational commissioning.
• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary teams to meet complex project targets related to schedule, budget, quality, and reliability.
• Serve as the principal liaison with clients, maintaining clear and consistent communication to ensure alignment with technical and business goals.
• Take full accountability for overall project success, covering risk management, change procedures, and governance throughout all phases.
• Supervise contractor activities and on-site operations, including construction and commissioning within functioning and new-build environments.
• Maintain strict control over project finances, schedules, and reporting to uphold fiscal discipline and certainty in program delivery.

Candidate Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a closely related field.
• Active progression towards Chartered professional status with recognized institutions such as RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA, or Engineers Ireland.
• Membership or active affiliation with the Association for Project Management (APM) is advantageous.

Additional Details

AECOM represents a global infrastructure consulting leader, committed to creating sustainable legacies through expert project lifecycle management across multiple sectors including transportation, water, energy, and environment. The company values diversity, inclusion, and adheres to environmental, social, and governance principles.

This role offers a hybrid working model with flexibility to operate from office, remote locations, or client sites while fostering a culture of integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

New employees must attend an in-person onboarding session at an AECOM office as a condition of employment to ensure a secure hiring process.

AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and supports disability confidence by inviting applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria to participate in specialized interview schemes.