(Senior) Project Manager – Data Centers (f/m/d)

Arcadis; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arcadis is seeking a (Senior) Project Manager – Data Centers to oversee the full project lifecycle in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with client requirements and standards.

Qualifications include a degree in Engineering or Architecture and a minimum of 6 years of project management experience. Candidates must be fluent in English and German and have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge is essential.
• Fluent in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Lead full project lifecycle for data center projects.
• Act as primary client interface for project delivery.
• Oversee design management ensuring compliance.
• Monitor financial performance and cost control.
• Mentor project teams to foster a collaborative culture.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge

Leadership skills

Technical understanding of data center systems

Fluent in English and German

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job title: (Senior) Project Manager – Data Centers (f/m/d)

Reference number: 42234

Locations: Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt (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

Rollenverantwortung

• Lead the full project lifecycle for data center projects, taking overall responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and client satisfaction
• Act as the primary client interface and executive escalation contact for project delivery matters
• Define project governance, commercial strategy and reporting structures; oversee procurement, contracts and subcontractor management
• Integrate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, fire safety, MEP/TGA) to ensure coherent delivery of design and execution
• Oversee design management: review and validate key design deliverables, ensure compliance with German and international codes and client requirements
• Drive construction execution and site management, monitor progress, conduct regular site reviews and ensure health & safety compliance
• Manage commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), system handover and closeout to secure operational readiness and contractual acceptance
• Monitor financial performance: cost control, change management, claims mitigation and forecasting
• Identify and implement value engineering, sustainability and energy‑efficiency measures
• Prepare and deliver regular executive reports and presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop project teams; foster a collaborative, solution-oriented project culture

Qualifikationen & Erfahrung

• Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent) in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), Architecture, Construction Management or related discipline
• Minimum 6 years’ proven experience in senior project management roles for construction or engineering projects
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time, on budget and to quality standards
• Strong commercial, contractual and procurement knowledge (tendering, contract types, claims management). Familiarity with VOB/DIN/HOAI and international standards is an advantage
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Proficient with project controls and planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), cost management and MS Excel; familiar with BIM processes
• Strong technical understanding of data center systems (HVAC, electrical, fire safety) and ability to review design outputs
• Fluent English and German, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Desirable

• Significant experience with data center or large‑scale infrastructure projects preferred
• Professional certifications (PMP, Prince2, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent commercial qualifications
• Experience with international clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams

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.