German Speaking Construction Manager

Ignite; München; Vor Ort; EUR 56.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company car

Friday remote work

30 days annual leave

JobRad bicycle leasing

EGYM Wellpass

Health budget €300

Pension plan

Corporate discounts

Zusammenfassung

Ignite is seeking a Construction Manager for HVAC, plumbing, and sanitation in Augsburg. You will take ownership of on-site planning, supervision, and coordination of installation teams and subcontractors to deliver high-profile regional projects.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of hands-on site management experience, Meister/Techniker in HVAC/TGA or equivalent, and strong German language skills. A company car is provided, with Friday remote-work options when feasible.

Qualifikationen

• Master trade certification (Meister) or Techniker in HVAC/TGA, or equivalent practical leadership experience.
• 3–4 years hands-on experience managing active job sites in HVAC, plumbing and building services.
• Proven leadership in directing and coordinating installation crews on live construction sites.
• Advanced German language skills (C1).
• Valid European Class B driving license.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic IT tools.

Aufgaben

• Site supervision and direct management of on-site workflows for HVAC, plumbing, and sanitation installations in Augsburg.
• Lead installation teams (3–15 workers) and supervise subcontractors and partners.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, timelines, and budget parameters.
• Maintain comprehensive audit-proof site documentation and daily progress records.
• Identify, negotiate, and track change orders (Nachtragsmanagement).
• Support commercial project accounting with site measurements and billing records.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Procurement, Estimators, and Finance for smooth operations.

Kenntnisse

HVAC on-site management

Project coordination

Team leadership

German language

MS Office

Ausbildung

Meister or Techniker in HVAC/TGA

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Construction Manager – HVAC / Plumbing / Sanitation (m/f/d)
Location: Augsburg, Germany (On-site with occasional Friday remote work options)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: €56,000 – €75,000 gross per annum + Company Car

Company Overview

Our client operates as an established, medium-sized specialist in Building Services Engineering (HVAC / MEP) with a strong regional operational footprint across Bavaria. Functioning as an integral part of an international corporate group that employs over 15,000 professionals across 17 countries globally, the organization offers a unique blend: the agile structures, rapid decision-making, and close-knit environment of a mid-sized enterprise, supported by the financial stability, structural safety, and vast resources of a global player.
The enterprise manages and delivers complex, high-visibility construction projects across the region, including major municipal and cultural installations such as the Augsburg State Theatre. The organization's operational principles and work culture are anchored around core values of professionalism, technical excellence, absolute integrity, collaborative team spirit, operational flexibility, and strong leadership.

Core Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision & Direct Management: Take complete, independent ownership of planning, organizing, and monitoring all day-to-day on-site operational workflows for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitary installations in the Augsburg area.
  
• Workforce & Subcontractor Leadership: Direct, schedule, and lead internal installation teams (ranging from 3 to more than 15 workers on-site) while actively supervising external subcontractors and specialty trade partners.
  
• Execution & Compliance Control: Guarantee strict adherence to quality standard specifications, project timelines, milestone deadlines, and predetermined project budget parameters.
  
• Project Documentation & Written Recordkeeping: Maintain exhaustive, audit-proof site documentation, daily progress reports, and all formal project-related correspondence.
  
• Change Order Management (Nachtragsmanagement): Systematically identify, evaluate, prepare, negotiate, and track extra-contractual scope adjustments and formal change order requests.
  
• Commercial Project Support: Assist the commercial team in project accounting by performing accurate site measurements (Aufmaß) and preparing billing records for completed installation work.
  
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate closely with internal Project Managers, Procurement specialists, Estimators, and Accounting personnel to ensure smooth, uninterrupted site operations.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications (Must-Haves):

• Education & Professional Credentials: Successfully completed master trade certification (Meister), technical degree (Techniker) in HVAC/TGA, or extensive practical experience serving as a Lead Senior Fitter (Obermonteur).
  
• Work Experience: A minimum of 3 to 4 years of proven hands-on experience managing active job sites in the HVAC, plumbing, and building services sectors.
  
• Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated experience and genuine enthusiasm for directing, mentoring, and coordinating installation crews on live construction sites.
  
• Language Proficiency: Advanced, professional command of spoken and written German (C1 Level minimum).
  
• Licensing: Valid European Class B driver's license.
  
• IT Competencies: Strong operational proficiency using standard MS Office applications.
  

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):

• Familiarity with specialized digital construction site management and reporting software.
  
• Expanded technical knowledge across broader MEP specialties, including commercial refrigeration and cooling systems.
  

Key Personality Attributes:

• Proactive, solution-driven "troubleshooter" with a practical, hands-on mindset.
  
• Assertive communication style combined with strong team orientation and professional demeanor.
  
• Highly organized, independent, and dependable approach to daily tasks.
  

Benefits & Employee Perks

• Competitive Financial Package: A fixed base salary between €56,000 and €75,000 annually, paid out across 12 monthly installments.
  
• Company Mobility: Full-provision company vehicle available for unrestricted personal and private travel.
  
• Work-Life Integration: 30 annual paid vacation days alongside flexible Friday remote-work options when site schedules permit.
  
• Comprehensive Administrative Support: Strong back-office backing from dedicated procurement, estimating, and finance units, enabling you to dedicate your focus entirely to site leadership.
  
• High-Profile Regional Projects: Direct high-impact construction efforts (such as the prestigious Augsburg State Theatre project) with wide-ranging operational autonomy.
  
• Health, Fitness & Lifestyle Perks:
  
  • JobRad bicycle leasing program
    
  • EGYM Wellpass fitness and health network membership
    
  • €300 annual health budget for personal wellness expenses
    
• Financial Security & Corporate Savings:
  
  • Subsidized company pension program (betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
    
  • Access to exclusive corporate discounts across 1,500+ top consumer brands
    
• Professional Growth & Culture: Regular corporate team events and tailored individual professional development opportunities to support ongoing career progression.