MEP Manager

SilverBack; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation provided

Car provided

Flights covered

Opportunity to work on major projects

Zusammenfassung

SilverBack is partnering with a leading European construction solutions provider to recruit an OFCI Lead – Munich, Germany for a major international construction project. The role focuses on managing vendor communications, schedules, and commissioning activities across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Based in Munich, you will coordinate equipment procurement, FWT, and an efficient project programme while maintaining compliance with project requirements and quality

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in EPC/vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across client, contractor and vendors.
• Experience with Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and commissioning processes.
• Strong planning, organisational and scheduling capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to maintain performance under pressure on fast-paced projects.

Aufgaben

• Manage equipment and materials from order through manufacturing, inspection, delivery and commissioning.
• Lead weekly vendor meetings to monitor progress and schedules.
• Establish clear vendor contacts and communicate project requirements and updates.
• Monitor vendor performance against service levels and milestones.
• Develop and communicate detailed vendor schedules with tasks and deadlines.
• Arrange Factory Witness Testing (FWT) with vendors, client, and project teams.
• Escalate risks to senior management in a timely manner.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities across stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Vendor management

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Discretion

Tools

FWT

Cx processes

Jobbeschreibung

SilverBack is the go-to specialised technical recruiter of mobile, scarce talent for international new-industry construction projects. We don't just fill vacancies, we build careers. We believe our candidates are just as important as our clients, and when you partner with us, you get a dedicated team that champions your professional growth.

Currently, we are partnering with a leading European construction solutions provider to recruit an OFCI Lead – Munich, Germany (m/w/d) for a major international construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client and contractor-procured equipment and materials from order placement through manufacturing, inspection, FWT, site delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead weekly vendor meetings to monitor manufacturing progress, inspections, delivery schedules, and potential impacts to the project programme.
• Establish clear communication channels and designated points of contact with all vendors.
• Communicate project requirements, expectations, programme updates, and changes clearly and effectively to vendors.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against agreed service levels, quality standards, project requirements, and programme milestones.
• Build strong working relationships with vendors based on collaboration, accountability, and mutual understanding.
• Identify and resolve vendor issues and conflicts promptly to maintain project progress.
• Develop and communicate detailed vendor schedules, including tasks, dependencies, milestones, and deadlines.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews with vendor project management teams, identifying delays, deviations, and required corrective actions.
• Arrange and coordinate Factory Witness Testing (FWT) with vendors, the client, and project teams.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation, and associated activities with all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure commissioning (Cx) protocols and requirements are followed throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor communications, progress, issues, actions, and agreed outcomes.
• Escalate potential programme and delivery risks to senior management in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Experience in equipment and material control, vendor management, or supply chain within an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) environment.
• Proven experience managing vendors and suppliers across complex construction or engineering projects.
• Experience with Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and commissioning (Cx) processes.
• Strong understanding of equipment procurement, manufacturing, inspection, delivery, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and confidence in resolving vendor and project issues.
• Ability to maintain performance and focus under pressure within a fast‑paced project environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive project information professionally.
• Strong team‑working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across client, contractor, vendor, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Experience within data centres, advanced technology, life sciences, or other complex engineering/construction environments would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive contract rate / strong package
• Accommodation provided
• Car provided
• Flights covered
• Opportunity to work on major international construction projects

SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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