Project Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

PORR Deutschland GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual training and development opportunities

Health initiatives and insurance coverage

Team events and networking activities

Job summary

PORR Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a large data center construction project in Berlin. The successful candidate will connect all facets of the project, including construction, design, procurement, and commissioning.

The role requires a degree in engineering, a minimum of 10 years in large construction projects, and preferred experience in MEP-heavy environments. You will be a part of a motivated team with opportunities for personal development and health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in large construction projects.
• Experience in data centers or MEP-heavy projects preferred.
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project execution and team prioritization.
• Coordinate construction, design, and procurement workstreams.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and support recovery actions.
• Prepare updates, risk logs, and decision records for meetings.
• Escalate issues affecting safety and project milestones.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Team coordination

Risk management

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Job description

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Project Manager to manage day-to-day delivery of a large data center construction project. The role connects construction, design, procurement, planning, commercial, QA/QC, EHS, and commissioning activities into one working project plan.

• Management of day-to-day project execution and prioritisation across the project team
• Coordination of construction, design, procurement, commercial, QA/QC, EHS, document control, and commissioning workstreams
• Tracking of progress against the project programme and lookahead planning with the Construction Manager and Package Managers
• Preparation of progress updates, risk logs, action trackers, and decision records for management and client meetings
• Coordination of RFIs, design issues, procurement constraints, and site blockers with relevant team members
• Monitoring of subcontractor performance and support of recovery actions where needed
• Support of change control, progress validation, commercial records, and contract correspondence
• Escalation of issues affecting safety, programme, cost, quality, commissioning, or client milestones

Your Profile

• Degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or another relevant construction discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in large construction projects
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, high-tech industrial, or MEP-heavy projects preferred
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, design coordination, procurement, and commissioning interfaces
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and internal project teams
• Good knowledge of programme control, risk management, reporting, and change management
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or comparable) desirable
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Your Benefits

There are many reasons to choose a job at PORR: Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects. Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals. Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time. Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+. Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events. Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group. Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements.