Senior MEP Project Manager - Data Centers (f/m/d)

Arcadis; Essen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Germany seeks a Senior MEP Project Manager for data centers to lead planning, execution, and delivery of high-tech facilities. Based in Germany with projects across the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main area and other offices, you will drive complex MEP coordination and ensure standards and safety.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, oversee change orders, and leverage BIM and digital tools to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of project management experience in data centers or large-scale infra.
• Proven track record delivering complex national and international projects.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver complex data center and high-tech projects.
• Coordinate MEP planning and execution to meet quality, safety and cost targets.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams and external partners.
• Lead end-to-end MEP planning and execution in data centers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as main point of contact.
• Oversee change orders and reporting to stakeholders using BIM/digital tools.

Skills

Project management

Data center experience

MEP coordination

BIM/digital tools

Client relationship

Travel willingness

Fluent German and English

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

BIM

Job description

Job title: Senior MEP Project Manager - Data Centers (f/m/d) Reference number: 44227 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

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

For our Project Management Team Technology in the Places Business Unit, we are looking for a dedicated Senior MEP Project Manager (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 an Senior MEP Project Manager (f/m/d), you play a key role in the planning, management, and successful delivery of complex data center and high-tech projects.


• You are the driving force behind the efficient integration of mechanical, building services, and utility systems (MEP/BAS), ensuring all technical solutions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.


• Working closely with clients, internal departments, and external partners, you significantly contribute to the overall project success.


• Lead and manage the end-to-end MEP planning and execution processes in demanding data center projects.


• Build and maintain sustainable, trust-based client relationships as the primary point of contact.


• Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and execution to achieve optimal technical and commercial project objectives.


• Ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality implementation of all MEP systems in accordance with current standards and industry-specific requirements, e.g., DIN EN50600.


• Foster solution-oriented collaboration among clients, specialist planners, contractors, and execution teams.


• Take responsibility for technical coordination, change order management, and reporting to project management and stakeholders.


• Utilize modern planning methodologies (e.g., BIM) and digital tools to optimize processes and ensure quality assurance.


• Support and develop colleagues across multiple locations, promoting a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life and for customer satisfaction. You take pride in the role you play in reshaping the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are technically skilled, have relevant experience in managing building and infrastructure projects, and bring with you:

We value diverse skills and experience, and maybe you are exactly the right person for our team.

• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate Management, Architecture, Construction Engineering, or a related technical field.


• At least 6 years of project management experience with substantial responsibility as a project-leading architect or construction engineer, preferably in data centers or large-scale infrastructure projects.


• Proven track record in delivering complex national and international industrial construction projects, ideally within high-tech, data center, or semiconductor sectors.


• Strong expertise in MEP systems and their critical role in ensuring project efficiency, scalability, and compliance.


• Exceptional diplomatic skills and a professional demeanor with the ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations effectively.


• Independent, goal-oriented working style combined with excellent teamwork and communication skills.


• Analytical mindset with the ability to oversee and coordinate complex design and execution processes.


• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, are essential.


• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany and abroad according to project requirements.

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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