Electrical Construction Project Manager - Badajoz A leading general AI infrastructure company is expanding its data center portfolio across Spain and is looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of the electrical infrastructure required to energise large-scale GPU clusters and data center deployments. Great opportunity to join this company on one of the largest data center projects in Spain, having a significant influence over project strategy, contractors, engineering and construction, impacting the delivery of next-generation AI infrastructure. [email protected] Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end delivery of power infrastructure packages required to energise large-scale data center projects. * Manage grid connection works, HV/MV substations, transformers, switchgear, transmission and distribution infrastructure and associated civil works. * Develop project delivery strategies covering scope, procurement, contracting, construction sequencing, energisation and key milestones. * Manage relationships with utilities, grid stakeholders, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers. * Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and energisation activities. * Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, change control and contractor performance. * Monitor critical-path activities and long-lead equipment, implementing mitigation and recovery plans where required. * Support tendering, contractor selection, commercial negotiations, variations and claims. * Coordinate permitting and regulatory requirements associated with power infrastructure. * Ensure strong HSE and quality performance, particularly across HV construction and energisation activities. * Lead energisation readiness,



including protection testing, cable testing, SAT, commissioning, utility approvals and final energisation. * Coordinate interfaces between external power infrastructure and the wider data center electrical systems. * Manage project completion, documentation, handover and operational readiness. Required Skills * Strong technical understanding of HV/MV power infrastructure, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems and transmission/distribution networks. * Strong understanding of grid connection processes and utility interfaces. * Proven ability to manage EPC contractors, engineering consultants, utilities and equipment manufacturers. * Strong project management skills across scope, cost, schedule, risk, procurement, contracts and change. * Experience managing major electrical equipment packages from specification and procurement through FAT, installation, SAT and energisation. * Ability to read and challenge electrical single-line diagrams, substation layouts, protection and control schematics and technical documentation. * Good understanding of electrical protection, SCADA/telecommunications, grounding, switching, LOTO and energisation. * Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills. * Fluent Spanish and English with strong written and verbal communication skills. * Familiarity with Spanish and European electrical regulations, grid requirements and permitting processes. * 8–10+ years' experience in project management, engineering, construction management or project delivery within power infrastructure, utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewable energy or major electrical infrastructure. * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related technical discipline. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Electrical Construction Project Manager (Extremadura)
🏢 Hamilton Barnes
📍 Extremadura