Senior Project Manager

MLQS Ltd; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager in Frankfurt to oversee a major 40MW data centre project. The role involves managing project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, while requiring fluency in German and English. Candidates must have a strong background in mission-critical project management, with over a decade of experience in large-scale construction.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 10 years’ project management experience required.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of German building codes and HSE legislation.

Aufgaben

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a 40MW data centre.
• Act as the Owner’s Representative overseeing all project facets.
• Ensure compliance with German regulations and quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

PMP or PRINCE2 Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a global, well-established Mission Critical consultancy, who has been successfully project managing mission critical projects in the Data Centre industry for over 13 years.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Consultant) with fluent German and English language skills to lead the delivery of a 40MW hyperscale data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany. This role is critical in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a complex, high-value data centre facility for a global client.

The successful candidate will act as the principal point of contact between the client, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a 40MW data centre from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Act as the Owner’s Representative, overseeing all facets of the project including design management, procurement, construction, health & safety, risk, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Interface with local authorities, design teams, contractors, and internal client stakeholders.
• Manage project governance processes, including regular reporting, change control, and capital approvals.
• Ensure compliance with German building regulations, permitting processes, and environmental standards.
• Oversee the integration of technical disciplines (MEP, structural, architectural, ICT, security, fire) into a coordinated delivery strategy.
• Proactively manage programme risk, contractor performance, and commercial outcomes.
• Drive contractor accountability for safety, productivity, and progress on site.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members and support knowledge transfer.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical, data centre construction projects.
• Minimum of 10 years’ project management experience.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of German building codes, permitting, and HSE legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cost and contract management.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.

Package

• Package of €150,000 - €170,000, dependent on experience.

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