Project Director Large Scale Projects (f/m/d)

Quest One; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work arrangements

Daily lunch allowance

Employee discounts

Free drinks and fruit

JobRad for greener commute

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Bavaria is seeking a Project Manager for large-scale plant projects, requiring extensive expertise in project execution from planning to final acceptance. The candidate should have a degree in engineering and proven leadership skills, alongside fluent English and at least B1-level German. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, a daily lunch allowance, and attractive employee discounts. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to shaping the future in the energy sector.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in large-scale plant construction, ideally with IPMA Level B certification.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in international environments.
• Proven expertise in managing complex contract structures.

Aufgaben

• Full responsibility for national and international large-scale plant projects.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams.
• Act as the primary interface to the customer.

Kenntnisse

Leadership capabilities

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

B1-level in German

Ausbildung

Degree in engineering or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Full end‑to‑end responsibility for the successful delivery of national and international large‑scale plant projects (50–300 MW), covering all phases from planning and execution through to commissioning and final acceptance.
• Lead and inspire a high‑performing, cross‑functional project team, fostering close collaboration across engineering, procurement, operations and commercial functions to ensure efficient and seamless project execution.
• Manage and coordinate complex consortium structures, establishing clear governance, aligning stakeholder interests and ensuring effective collaboration across all consortium partners.
• Ensure full contractual and commercial execution of projects, from contract award through to final acceptance, safeguarding project objectives in terms of time, cost, quality and performance.
• Act as the primary interface to the customer, building strong and trust‑based relationships while serving as the central point of contact for all technical and project‑related matters.
• Translate customer requirements into executable project solutions, ensuring alignment with technical feasibility, contractual obligations, and overall project objectives.
• Drive project planning and execution, including the coordination of internal and external schedules, resources, and interfaces, while balancing technical, economic, and organisational considerations.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual specifications and technical requirements, maintaining high standards of quality and performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation and value‑enhancing measures.
• Lead the management of claims and change orders in close collaboration with the legal and commercial functions, ensuring the protection of the company’s contractual position.
• Provide structured and transparent reporting to senior management, including the Vice President Project Execution, ensuring full visibility on project performance, risks and key milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related field, preferably in industrial engineering, process engineering, plant engineering, electrical engineering, or automation engineering; alternatively, a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience in large‑scale plant construction and EPC project execution, ideally supported by an IPMA Level B certification or equivalent, preferably within the hydrogen or energy sector.
• Proven expertise in managing complex contract structures, including consortia and multi‑party EPC agreements, with a strong understanding of contractual, commercial, and risk‑related implications.
• Strong leadership capabilities combined with a high level of personal accountability, demonstrating initiative, ownership and the ability to drive results in complex project environments.
• Excellent organisational, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and align cross‑functional teams toward common objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in international and multicultural environments, fostering collaboration, building trust, and navigating cultural differences with confidence.
• Strong negotiation skills, assertiveness, and interpersonal competence, enabling effective stakeholder management and successful project delivery.
• Fluent in English and at least B1‑level in German, with the ability to communicate confidently in technical, commercial and executive‑level contexts.
• Committed to continuous professional development, with a proactive mindset toward expanding expertise and leadership capabilities within the role.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements for a good work‑life‑balance.
• Regular updates and transparent communication through our town‑hall meetings.
• Buddy program as part of onboarding.
• Daily lunch allowance.
• Attractive employee discounts with Corporate Benefits and FutureBens.
• Free drinks, fruit, and a JobRad for a greener commute.

EEO Statement

At Quest One, we’re looking for people who want to actively help shape the future. What matters to us is your talent and motivation—your background, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability doesn’t matter. Our diversity makes us stronger, more creative, and more successful. Together, we grow as a team in an inclusive and sustainable environment where discrimination has no place. Join a global company that values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities.