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

Arcadis; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a (Senior) Project Manager for Data Centers to lead data center construction projects from initiation through handover. Based in Germany, roles may be located in Frankfurt, Darmstadt or Vienna based on project needs.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, and communicate with clients and executives. Fluent German and English, willingness to travel internationally, and PM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline and relevant PM experience.
• Minimum 6 years in senior project management for construction/engineering.
• Significant data center construction project experience.
• Strong commercial, contractual and procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle for data center projects, managing scope, schedule and budget.
• Act as primary client interface and escalation contact for delivery matters.
• Define governance, reporting structures, and oversee procurement and contracts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, architectural, MEP/TGA).
• Review design deliverables for compliance with codes and client requirements.
• Oversee construction, site management, safety, and progress reviews.
• Manage commissioning, testing, handover and operational readiness.
• Monitor costs, change management and forecasting; pursue value engineering.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor teams and foster a collaborative project culture.

Skills

Data center project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls tools

BIM awareness

German & English fluency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

BIM processes

Job description

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

Reference number: 45025

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 Frankfurt or Vienna, depending on the project).

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) Project Manager (f/m/d) to support data center construction projects.

Role accountabilities

• 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

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:

• 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
• Significant experience with data center construction 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
• Professional certifications (PMP, Prince2, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent commercial qualifications
• Experience with international clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams

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.