Construction Manager · On-site

Location:

Region: Vienna
Country: Austria

Role:

  • Industry: Data Centres, Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 30/06/2026
Job Reference: 120520266

Construction Manager · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Construction Manager to oversee on-site delivery of a data centre construction project in the Vienna area. The successful candidate will take responsibility for site management, programme delivery, subcontractor coordination, and quality compliance from mobilisation through to handover.

 

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director, you will be the senior construction presence on site, accountable for day-to-day delivery across all construction disciplines. You will manage subcontractors covering civil and structural works, MEP installation, and fit-out, ensuring the project is delivered on programme, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site construction delivery across CSA and MEP workstreams on a mission-critical data centre build
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractor packages, ensuring works are sequenced effectively and trade interfaces are controlled
  • Own the site programme and drive performance against key milestones, flagging risks and implementing recovery measures where required
  • Chair site meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and the client
  • Enforce the project HSE plan and conduct regular site inspections
  • Maintain the quality management system on site, ensuring ITP compliance and sign-off documentation is in order
  • Liaise with local authorities and utility providers as required
  • Coordinate commissioning readiness activities with the MEP Manager and commissioning team
  • Produce regular progress reports for the Project Director and client

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in construction management on large-scale commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects
  • Experience managing multi-trade subcontractor environments on fast-track programmes
  • Working knowledge of Austrian or German building regulations; familiarity with ÖNORM or VOB an advantage but not essential
  • Good working knowledge of construction programming tools (MS Project or similar)
  • German language skills are beneficial but not a requirement; professional English essential
  • Valid EU work authorisation
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred — equivalent site-based experience will be considered

Preferred Background

  • Prior exposure to data centre, mission-critical, pharma, or other high-specification construction environments
  • Experience working with Tier 1 or specialist contractors in DACH
  • Familiarity with MEP-heavy builds and construction interfaces with commissioning teams

Details

  • Location: Vienna, Austria (full-time on-site) — accommodation support available for relocating candidates
  • Start: Immediate
  • Duration:18 months
  • Day Rate: 1300+
  • Engagement: Freelance / self-employed only

 

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Learning and Development Consultant

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Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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