Operations Manager

Talent Connect; Frankfurt (Oder); Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading construction solutions company is seeking an Operations Manager based in Germany. This role involves overseeing plant replacement and retrofit projects on data centers across Europe, managing diverse teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Leistungen

Full travel package covering flights and accommodation

Daily living allowance

Qualifikationen

• Proven background in managing construction projects and teams.
• Willingness to be actively involved on-site.
• Strong focus on ensuring safety standards are met.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and teams.
• Strong analytical skills for critical thinking and issue resolution.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee tender processes and pipeline strategies.
• Foster collaboration between head office and sites.
• Identify skill gaps and lead recruitment and training initiatives.
• Motivate and support teams to achieve goals.
• Manage budgets, costs, and project managers across sites.
• Ensure adherence to contracts and industry regulations.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks.
• Drive safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Handle disputes and change management.

Kenntnisse

Construction project management

Leadership

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Operations Manager

This role and all of our roles outside of Ireland include a full travel package covering flights, accommodation, travel and a daily living allowance reflective of the country you will be based in.

Our client, a European leader in construction solutions, specializes in delivering innovative engineering and construction projects for global corporations. Their cutting‑edge solutions transform industries, enabling technological and life‑changing advancements across sectors such as Enterprise Data Centres, Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Advanced Technology, and Fire Protection.

At the heart of our client’s success is their commitment to empowering their people, fostering an environment that offers opportunities for growth, innovation, and achievement within a collaborative and supportive team.

Role Scope

As Operations Manager, you will oversee plant replacement and retrofit projects on data centres across Europe, including CSA and M&E works. This multi‑site role involves managing diverse projects at varying scales and stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee tender processes and pipeline strategies for future projects.
• Foster collaboration between head office and sites for continuous improvement.
• Identify skill gaps and lead recruitment and training initiatives.
• Motivate and support teams to achieve goals.
• Manage budgets, costs, and a team of project managers across multiple sites.
• Ensure adherence to contracts, policies, and industry regulations.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and report to senior management.
• Drive safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Handle disputes, change management, and innovative solutions.

Essential Criteria

• Proven background in managing construction projects and teams with a deep understanding of the construction process from start to finish.
• Willingness to be actively involved on‑site, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise while not hesitating to get hands‑on when needed.
• Strong focus on ensuring safety standards are consistently met across all projects, with in‑depth knowledge of industry health and safety regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, essential for overseeing related works on‑site and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative and efficient team environment, with excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills, able to think critically and resolve issues swiftly to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and improving overall efficiency.