Location: Sines
About the job:As a Senior Project Controls Engineer, you will be a key member in ensuring precision and control in one of Europe’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. At Start Campus, we are not just building data centers; we are constructing Europe’s most sustainable data center. You will be responsible for managing the commercial and scheduling aspects of the projects, ensuring that all work stays on track in terms of time, budget, and execution.
You will report directly to the Head of Design & Delivery and collaborate closely with teams to ensure all tasks related to construction and infrastructure are on schedule. Your role will involve preparing capital and lifecycle estimates, reviewing cost planning, monitoring schedule submissions, and identifying risks to ensure that the projects meet performance expectations.
Responsibilities:- Preparing capital and lifecycle estimates
- Provide input on tendering procedures and results
- Review PMO cost planning
- Review of contractor and vendor pay applications, as recommended by the PMO
- Monitor and report on P6 schedule submissions, Level 3 to level 5, from the PMO and contractors.
- Understand critical path and key risks.
- Provides performance updates / reports views for identification of variances and corrective action
- Regular reporting on all the above
- Estimating/quantity surveying qualification 5-8 years’ experience
- Be proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling tools with project experience
- Good organisational skills and ability to produce accurate work to deadlines
- Data Center or complex projects experience in similar roles.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while prioritizing work efficiently.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- High proficiency of Portuguese and English (being the day-to-day preferred language)
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Impact: Lead world class operations at Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to business development.
- Flexibility: Empowered to lead with autonomy and creativity in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
- Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, professional development, and service excellence.
About Us:
At Start Campus, we provide mission-critical data center services that power businesses globally. We're customer-centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries.
If you're passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a tech-driven world, we want to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Start Campus is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
We make hiring decisions based on merit, experience, skills and potential, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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If you think you have what it takes for this position and are looking for a new professional challenge send your application.
Skills Required
- Estimating/quantity surveying qualification
- 5-8 years' experience in project controls
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling tools
- Experience with data center or complex projects
- High proficiency in Portuguese and English
What We Do
Start Campus is developing the SINES DC project, a 1.2GW data center campus in Portugal, creating Europe’s largest and most sustainable data ecosystem with market-leading global connectivity. SINES DC provides maximum optionality for customers with powered shell, turn-key and build-to-suit solutions. The company's advanced customer offerings are AI-ready and address the future needs of the industry by integrating liquid cooling technologies into its flexible and scalable design. With a total combined investment value of €8.5bn, the project will use 100% renewable energy and targets an industry-leading PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.1 and a WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) of 0 by harnessing the cooling power of the ocean. Start Campus will be Net Zero by 2030. For more information, please visit www.startcampus.pt
