Project Director

Preston Recruitment; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Lead major hyperscale data centre… (EU

Job summary

Preston Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee the delivery of major hyperscale data centre and mission-critical construction projects in Frankfurt, Germany. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing commercial performance, and maintaining client relationships from pre-construction to handover.

The role offers up to €180,000 per year plus a competitive package and long-term career progression within European data centre

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Track record leading multidisciplinary project teams across Europe.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data centre projects within programme, budget, quality and safety targets.
• Oversee project teams including PMs, Construction Managers, Commercial Managers and subcontractors.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Drive programmes, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor performance across workstreams.
• Coordinate CSA, M&E packages through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide strategic leadership, reporting and updates to senior management and client reps.

Job description

• Frankfurt, Germany
• Up to €180,000 per annum + Package

Preston Recruitment is representing a leading European contractor seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee the delivery of major hyperscale data centre and mission-critical construction projects in Frankfurt, Germany.

Your Remit

You'll take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of large-scale data centre projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, commercial performance, programme delivery and client relationships from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring programme, budget, quality and safety objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams, including Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Managers and specialist subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets, commercial performance, forecasting and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Drive project programmes, identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor performance and resource planning across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure effective coordination of CSA, Mechanical and Electrical packages through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide strategic leadership, reporting and project updates to senior management and client representatives.

Who We Want To Speak With

Experienced Project Directors, Senior Project Managers and Construction Directors with a proven track record delivering large-scale data centre, hyperscale or mission-critical construction projects.

You’ll bring strong commercial awareness, experience managing major project teams and subcontractors, and the ability to lead complex, fast-paced construction programmes.

Previous experience delivering major projects across Europe, particularly within Germany, would be highly advantageous.

Your Package

• Up to €180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Long-term career progression.
• Opportunity to lead major hyperscale data centre developments.
• Exposure to high-value, technically complex European projects.

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