Site Manager – Data Center Construction

About the role

KIEFER is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the construction of its data‑center facilities across Greece. You will be the on‑site owner of schedule, quality, safety and contractor coordination, moving from groundbreaking through mechanical, electrical and structural completion to handover for commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day‑to‑day construction execution, coordinating civil, mechanical and electrical works to design and schedule.
• Lead and manage contractors and subcontractors, enforcing safety standards, quality control and specification compliance.
• Develop and maintain the construction programme, track milestones, create recovery plans and report progress to engineering and project leadership.
• Drive site safety culture, conduct toolbox talks, inspections and incident response as the senior authority.
• Organise material and equipment deliveries, site logistics and trade interfaces to avoid clashes and delays.
• Maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, local authorities and utilities throughout the build.
• Oversee quality assurance, punch‑list closeout and ensure readiness for commissioning.
• Relocate between active construction sites as projects transition from build to commissioning.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands‑on site management experience on large‑scale industrial, energy or mission‑critical projects (data centres, power plants, substations, etc.).
• Proven track record of leading site teams and contractors to successful handover.
• Willingness to be based on‑site and relocate across Greece as the pipeline progresses.

Required skills

• Construction sequencing
• MEP coordination
• Safety standards and compliance
• Quality control and assurance