On-Site Construction Manager — Datacenter EPCM

Drees & Sommer SE; Linz; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit pass

Company bike leasing

Meal subsidies

Corporate benefits portal

Employee referral program

Networking events

Flexible working options

Training & development

Health resources

Job summary

Drees & Sommer is seeking a Construction Manager to lead a complex datacenter project on-site in Kronstorf, Lower Austria. You will coordinate clients, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality across all phases from construction through commissioning.

You will oversee building services, automation, logistics, and commissioning activities, driving proactive risk management and continuous process improvements while aligning with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, Process Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or comparable technical qualification.
• Several years of experience in construction management, site supervision, project management, or industrial construction projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and external contractors.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project controls, and stakeholder management.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Fluent English and good command of German.
• Willingness to work on site in Kronstorf, Lower Austria 4-5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating construction activities throughout all project phases.
• Monitoring project schedules, costs, quality, and project performance.
• Leading and coordinating internal project teams as well as contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensuring efficient project execution and proactive risk management.
• Supporting cost, change, and claim management processes.
• Organizing and moderating construction and project meetings.
• Preparing reports and decision-making documents for clients and project stakeholders.
• Representing the client’s interests on-site.
• Supporting commissioning, inspections, testing, and handover activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Drees & Sommer is seeking a Construction Manager to lead a complex datacenter project on-site in Kronstorf, Lower Austria. You will coordinate clients, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality across all phases from construction through commissioning.

You will oversee building services, automation, logistics, and commissioning activities, driving proactive risk management and continuous process improvements while aligning with