Senior Project Management Lead

4 weeks ago

The Municipal District of Carlow, Ireland Cental Full time

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Project Management Lead will hold full responsibility for the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of the €17.5M Modular Data Centre project. This is a critical leadership position overseeing all aspects of modular fabrication, FAT, logistics, site erection, and commissioning. The role will ensure Cental delivers on programme, on budget, and to world-class standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Programme & Scope Management
  • Own and manage the Master Project Plan, aligning modular factory timelines with site works sequencing and commissioning milestones.
  • Lead modular build planning, managing interfaces across Design, Engineering, Panel Shop, Fabrication, Quality, Logistics, and Site Execution.
  • Drive daily/weekly performance through Tier 3 and Tier 4 reviews, resolving blockers in real-time.
Client & Stakeholder Interface
  • Act as the single point of accountability for Cental in all project matters with Ardmac and Dornan.
  • Lead weekly project coordination calls, steering committees, and client reporting.
  • Ensure full contractual compliance, change control governance, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Commercial & Risk Management
  • Manage project budget, forecast resource demand, and track actuals vs. budget.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across schedule, quality, and cost – with escalation mechanisms in place.
  • Oversee procurement alignment and subcontractor onboarding in collaboration with Procurement and Contracts teams.
Quality, Safety & Compliance Oversight
  • Ensure all work complies with Clients specifications, Cental's ISO-accredited systems, and site-specific safety standards.
  • Collaborate with Quality Lead and EHS Lead to drive proactive controls, including QA documentation, pre-FAT checklists, and RAMS for installation.
Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead a cross-functional project delivery team including:
  • Quality Lead
  • EHS Coordinator
  • Site Works Supervisor
  • Design & Engineering liaison
  • Logistics & Planning coordinator
  • Establish clear roles, accountability, and a cadence of review to ensure aligned, high-performance delivery.

Requirements:

Essential:

  • 10+ years' experience in project management of large-scale MEP, data centre, modular, or high-tech industrial builds.
  • Proven track record delivering projects >€20M in value under fast-track timelines.
  • Deep knowledge of construction project lifecycles, offsite modular methodologies, and data centre client expectations (ideally Microsoft).
  • Experienced in client-facing leadership, commercial control, and managing multiple internal disciplines to schedule.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Project, or equivalent; confident in use of project dashboards and reporting tools.

Desirable:

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
  • Professional certification (e.g., PMP)
  • Previous experience delivering projects within Microsoft, AWS, or Google data centre frameworks.

This role is integral to the successful delivery of Cental Engineering's key projects, demanding a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and project management acumen.

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