Electrical Project Manager

Clear.; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join its project team in Frankfurt for a major Data Centre construction project.

You will take ownership of the electrical package, supervise installation, coordinate design and procurement, and manage OFCI equipment to deliver on time, within budget and to exact safety standards. You will lead a team of direct labour and subcontractors, coordinate with the Design Manager and broader engineering group, and drive site performance through

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' previous experience in Project Management or Electrical Package Management.
• Proven track record coordinating and managing large-scale electrical installation projects.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical and mechanical building services systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour teams and multiple site activities.
• Previous experience within a Design & Build environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and site procedures.
• Experience dealing with industrial relations matters.
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver against strict project deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive the successful delivery of large-scale projects.
• Previous experience working on Data Centre or other mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience managing complex electrical packages within large-scale MEP installations.
• Familiarity with OFCI equipment and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the electrical systems package, overseeing all aspects of installation and delivery.
• Manage day-to-day electrical site operations, coordinating direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee site Health & Safety in conjunction with the Project Manager and H&S team, including the management and close-out of all relevant safety documentation.
• Coordinate the electrical design process alongside the Design Manager and wider engineering team.
• Manage OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) electrical equipment and associated packages.
• Promote a strong Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the electrical team.
• Oversee site quality assurance, ensuring all works comply with project specifications and agreed quality plans.
• Manage the electrical package programme in line with overall project schedules and client requirements.
• Take responsibility for package costs, including labour, subcontractors, material deliveries, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, tracking progress against programme and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Lead regular subcontractor progress meetings and ensure actions are followed through.
• Manage snagging and punch-list processes, ensuring outstanding works are distributed and closed out.
• Monitor direct labour and subcontractor hours, maintaining accurate resource and cost records.
• Prepare weekly cost reports covering procurement, material deliveries and labour requirements.
• Produce internal and external progress reports, highlighting programme performance, completed works, delays, design issues and potential risks.
• Coordinate material deliveries in line with the project programme and track all incoming materials.
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning and coordination meetings and project handover meetings.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier tender packages in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain accurate project records, including weekly photographic progress reports.
• Support, coach and develop the electrical team, ensuring high standards of performance and delivery.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including final accounts, O&M manuals, punch lists, safety files, QA documentation and final handover.
• Relevant trade qualification and/or third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Subcontractor management

Site safety

Design coordination

Budget & cost control

Communication & organisation

Data Centre experience

Team coaching & mentoring

Education

Third-level Electrical Engineering degree or related

Trade qualification in Electrical

Job description

A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to join its project team on a major Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale electrical package within a technically complex, mission-critical construction project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing electrical installation activities, managing subcontractors and direct labour teams, coordinating design and procurement activities, and ensuring the package is delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Working closely with the wider project management and engineering teams, you will play a key role in driving site performance, maintaining quality standards and ensuring successful project delivery through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the electrical systems package, overseeing all aspects of installation and delivery.
• Manage day-to-day electrical site operations, coordinating direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee site Health & Safety in conjunction with the Project Manager and H&S team, including the management and close-out of all relevant safety documentation.
• Coordinate the electrical design process alongside the Design Manager and wider engineering team.
• Manage OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) electrical equipment and associated packages.
• Promote a strong Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the electrical team.
• Oversee site quality assurance, ensuring all works comply with project specifications and agreed quality plans.
• Manage the electrical package programme in line with overall project schedules and client requirements.
• Take responsibility for package costs, including labour, subcontractors, material deliveries, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, tracking progress against programme and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Lead regular subcontractor progress meetings and ensure actions are followed through.
• Manage snagging and punch-list processes, ensuring outstanding works are distributed and closed out.
• Monitor direct labour and subcontractor hours, maintaining accurate resource and cost records.
• Prepare weekly cost reports covering procurement, material deliveries and labour requirements.
• Produce internal and external progress reports, highlighting programme performance, completed works, delays, design issues and potential risks.
• Coordinate material deliveries in line with the project programme and track all incoming materials.
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning and coordination meetings and project handover meetings.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier tender packages in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain accurate project records, including weekly photographic progress reports.
• Support, coach and develop the electrical team, ensuring high standards of performance and delivery.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including final accounts, O&M manuals, punch lists, safety files, QA documentation and final handover.
• Relevant trade qualification and/or third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' previous experience in Project Management or Electrical Package Management.
• Proven track record coordinating and managing large-scale electrical installation projects.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical and mechanical building services systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour teams and multiple site activities.
• Previous experience within a Design & Build environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and site procedures.
• Experience dealing with industrial relations matters.
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver against strict project deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive the successful delivery of large-scale projects.
• Previous experience working on Data Centre or other mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience managing complex electrical packages within large-scale MEP installations.
• Familiarity with OFCI equipment and procurement processes.