Project Manager for Critical Infrastructure (Data Center) Project

Location: Santiago Metropolitan Area, Chile (On-site)

Would you like to have a positive impact on the world of engineering?

We invite you to be part of Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and join an international team of 5,600 professionals committed to building a more sustainable world every day.

We offer you the opportunity to take on an exciting challenge: accelerating the energy transition while improving people’s lives through meaningful projects. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a carbon-neutral society in areas such as nuclear energy, renewable energy, power generation and gas, electrical grids, hydropower and dams, water resources and supply, desalination, high-tech buildings, transport infrastructure, ports, and waterways.

If you are ready to make a difference, we want to meet you!

Important

This position is part of an ongoing tender (bidding) process.

Your mission

As Project Manager, you will act as the Owner’s Representative, leading the project execution and ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Manager and Single Point of Contact with Owners and contractors.
• As the Owner’s Representative, lead the project team (construction managers, inspectors, procurement team, project control, QA/QC, HSE, HR, engineering, commissioning).
• Assist the Owner on contractual matters, schedules, and milestones.
• Communicate and anticipate potential risks in the project plan.
• Support procurement strategies, including scope of work definition and division of responsibilities between contractors.
• Manage and resolve issues during the project, coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Promote and lead project and construction follow-up meetings with contractors and Owner.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a positive working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in construction-related project management.
• Experience in critical infrastructure or Data Center projects.
• Experience in industrial projects (GIS & AIS substations, data centers, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and sequence of work.
• Ability to manage field construction activities and labor.
• Ability to manage multiple budgets and schedules.
• Project Management certification (preferred but not required).
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Availability to work on-site in the Santiago Metropolitan Area.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and international projects (interview will be conducted in English).

Who you are

A professional with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, capable of managing complex projects in dynamic environments.

Who we are

At Tractebel, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the global goal of net-zero emissions. Our greatest asset is our people, and our strength lies in diversity, bringing new perspectives to drive performance and innovation. Our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability.

Learn more about Tractebel, our activities, and why you should join our company.

The ENGIE Group, with its 96,000 employees, offers you a career path without limits at the forefront of low-carbon solutions worldwide. Every day is an opportunity to help shape a more sustainable world.