Senior Project Manager – Construction

Location: Skien, Norway
Sector: Data Centres
Reports to: Project Director
Position: Site-based

Company Overview

Our client is a leading international engineering and construction contractor delivering complex design-and-build projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. The business specialises in data centres, pharmaceuticals, logistics, food and advanced manufacturing.

The Role

An experienced Construction Project Manager is required to lead the Civil, Structural and Architectural delivery of a major data centre project in Skien.

Working closely with the Project Director, you will manage the CSA scope from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover, providing leadership across programme, commercial management, quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all CSA works, including enabling works, groundworks, reinforced concrete, structural steel, façades, roofing, architectural finishes and external works.
• Manage CSA subcontractors from procurement through installation, completion and close-out.
• Review and technically evaluate tenders, proposals and subcontractor packages.
• Support pre-construction activities, buildability reviews and value engineering.
• Coordinate CSA design development in accordance with client specifications and the project programme.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality standards and safety performance across the CSA scope.
• Lead site teams, monitor productivity and resolve technical or construction issues.
• Coordinate interfaces between CSA, MEP, commissioning, design and client teams.
• Manage RFIs, technical submittals, change control, risks and project reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor progress, variations and commercial performance.
• Lead snagging, defect resolution, handover and final project close-out.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and collaboration across the project.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• At least eight years’ experience delivering major construction projects.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a Senior Project Manager position.
• Proven experience delivering data centres, mission-critical facilities or similarly complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, façades and architectural packages.
• Experience managing procurement, contracts and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial, programme and risk-management capabilities.
• Experience coordinating CSA, MEP, design and commissioning teams.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project and BIM workflows.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and successful project delivery.