Project Manager - Scheduling - Data Centers (w/m/d)

Arcadis; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager - Scheduling for data center construction projects in Germany. You will plan, monitor and optimize complex schedules, collaborate with project teams, contractors and clients, and manage milestones, risks and resources across all phases.

The role requires proficiency in MS Project or Primavera, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and German. Travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Schedule planning experience in data center or infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel as required by projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor project schedules for data center/high-tech construction projects.
• Coordinate with project management, planners, contractors and clients.
• Maintain detailed schedules and track milestones, resources, and risks.
• Analyze scheduling risks and run what-if scenario analyses.
• Prepare schedule reports and facilitate status meetings.

Job description

Job title: Project Manager - Scheduling - Data Centers (f/m/d)
Reference number: 43549
Locations: Frankfurt am Main (This position can be based in any Arcadis office location in Germany, while the onsite projects will primarily be located in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area).
Working hours: Full-time

Role description

For our Project Management Team Technology in the Places Business Unit, we are looking for a dedicated Project Manager - Scheduling (f/m/d) to support data center construction projects. The position is located within our global Places business unit. Together with our customers around the world, we create, promote, and optimize intelligent, safe, and sustainable places where people live, work, learn, and succeed. Places influence people's quality of life-whether it's housing, shops, workplaces, schools, hospitals, businesses, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when their living, working, recreational, and play spaces are designed and operated to best meet their needs.

Role accountabilities

• As a Project Manager - Scheduling - Data Centers (f/m/d), you will play a key role in planning, managing, and monitoring project schedules for complex data center and high-tech construction projects.
• You ensure that all project phases are coordinated and executed on time, significantly contributing to the smooth progress and success of the projects.
• You will work closely with project management, specialist planners, contractors, and clients while maintaining an overview of critical milestones, resources, and risks.
• Develop, maintain, and control detailed project schedules for data center projects across all phases.
• Coordinate and align schedules with internal teams, external service providers, and clients.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule deviations, and develop corrective actions to meet deadlines.
• Analyze scheduling risks and conduct scenario planning (what-if analyses) for schedule adjustments.
• Support resource and capacity management to ensure timely project delivery.
• Prepare and facilitate schedule reporting and status meetings for project management and stakeholders.
• Document and track schedule escalations and deviations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in schedule planning and control, ideally within data center or infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, especially MS Project, Primavera, or similar software.
• Strong analytical skills, structured working style, and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to present complex schedules clearly and effectively.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel as required by project demands.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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