Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is part of DATA4’s Technical Department. Reporting to the Head of Design & Construction for Southern Europe, the Junior Project Manager plays a hands-on role, primarily supporting the Senior Project Manager during the handover phase of data center construction projects in Italy.


The role offers exposure to the entire project lifecycle — from permitting and design through to final delivery — providing an opportunity to learn, grow, and gradually assume greater responsibility.


It represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong potential and initial experience in construction or real estate development.


RESPONSIBILITIES


The Junior Project Manager will contribute to the delivery of Design & Construction projects in Italy, ensuring that quality, cost, and deadlines are met, in close coordination with the Senior Project Manager.


Types of projects:

  • Power supply infrastructure

  • Global campus works (underground networks, utilities, etc.)

  • Data centers

  • Office buildings

  • Fit-out works post-delivery (data halls, offices)

    • Supported by:

  • A Senior Project Manager (direct mentoring and supervision)

  • External consultants (architects, PM firms, H&S coordinators, commissioning agents)

  • The internal DATA4 engineering team (design validation, procurement, commissioning…)

    • MAIN ACTIVITIES – DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT


    Administrative Phase

  • Support in managing administrative procedures (permits, regulatory approvals)

  • Coordinate with architects, design firms, and authorities until permits are granted

    • Design Phase

  • Participate in client and internal stakeholder meetings to define requirements

  • Follow up on technical design and ensure alignment with project needs

  • Act as a liaison between Design and Operations teams

    • Construction & Commissioning Phase

  • Assist in monitoring daily progress on site with the Senior PM

  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and construction standards

  • Coordinate with key service providers (utilities, control offices, design firms, etc.)

  • Help interface with clients (hyperscalers and large accounts) throughout the project

  • Participate in the commissioning process and internal technical handover preparation

    • Handover & Project Reception

  • Support the handover process from construction to operations

  • Assist in collecting and verifying technical documentation (as-built drawings, procedures, training materials)

  • Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure smooth knowledge transfer

  • Participate in client reporting and ensure all required deliverables are completed and handed over

  • Support in organizing training and site onboarding sessions for operational teams

    • Project steering & support

  • Participate in project meetings and assist in documenting decisions and follow-up actions

  • Help prepare project reports in English for both internal stakeholders and clients

  • Assist in budget tracking and updates, in collaboration with Finance and Project teams

  • Contribute to improving project management tools and processes

    • Additional missions

  • Support efforts related to sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM)

  • Assist in implementing environmental policies (waste management, carbon reduction)

  • Participate in Sales and Pre-Sales activities for complex technical offers

  • Contribute to customer audits if needed

  • Help deploy internal tools (e.g., Oracle, Unifier) for project risk, reporting, and budget tracking

    • Main interfaces

  • DATA4 Technical teams (France & Italy)

  • Project Managers (Senior and Junior)

  • Sales / Pre-Sales

  • Operations team

  • Contractors and consultants (architects, engineers)

  • Local authorities

  • Clients (hyperscalers, major accounts)

    • RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS


    Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

  • H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.

  • Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.

  • Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies.

  • Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

    • REQUIREMENTS


    Education & Experience

  • Engineering degree (civil, electrical, generalist, or urban planning/development)

  • 5 years of experience, ideally with exposure to construction or real estate development projects

  • First operational experience (internship or junior role) in construction, site supervision, or project coordination

  • International exposure or adaptability to multicultural environments is a plus

    • Technical Skills

  • Fluent/native in Italian (mandatory)

  • Fluent in English (mandatory) – strong written and oral communication skills

  • Familiar with technical construction fields: HVAC, electrical (CFO/CFA), safety, structure, finishing works

  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD

  • Knowledge of Oracle or Unifier is a plus

  • Awareness of H&S regulations and sustainability practices

    • Soft Skills

  • Highly operational, field-oriented mindset

  • Organized, reliable, methodical

  • Proactive and communicative

  • Eager to learn, grow, and develop in a fast-paced environment

  • Comfortable working in an ambiguous and agile context

  • Able to take initiative, push forward, and find solutions

  • Strong team player with good interpersonal skills

  • Customer-oriented and service-driven

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