BMS Project Manager – Data Center Projects

About the role

A growing building automation and controls company expanding across Europe is looking for an experienced BMS Project Manager to join its team in Milan. The role focuses on delivering large-scale BMS and building automation projects in the data center sector, working with major clients, contractors and engineering teams from project award through to completion and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of BMS and building automation projects, from design and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Act as main contact for clients, main contractors, consultants and subcontractors, and coordinate engineers, subcontractors and site teams.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance, including variations and change orders.
• Review specifications, drawings, designs and technical documentation, and oversee testing, commissioning and final documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and data center standards, and support the development of project processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a BMS, Controls or Automation Project Manager; data center experience highly desirable.
• Experience delivering complex commercial, industrial or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, and managing project budgets and variations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications, and strong communication skills with clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites; fluent Italian and good English highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of BMS, HVAC controls and building automation systems.
• Project management and organisational skills.

What we offer

• Salary of EUR 50,000 to 60,000 plus yearly bonus.
• Healthcare and pension.