Senior Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Navartis; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Karlsruhe seeks a Senior Project Manager for rail infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing such projects, a degree in civil or railway engineering, and excellent communication skills in German and English. This role offers an international environment with opportunities for career growth, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model allowing 2-3 days of remote work weekly. Join a forward-looking team focused on sustainable transportation initiatives.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Subsidized travel ticket

Employer contributions to pension and disability insurance

Qualifikationen

• Many years of experience managing railway infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of German contractual, fee, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and decisiveness.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate railway infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Act as primary contact for clients and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Commercial awareness

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication in German and English

Ausbildung

Degree in civil engineering, industrial engineering, or railway engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

iTWO

Jira

Lean / Last Planner methods

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Rail Infrastructure

Locations : Karlsruhe

Salary Neotiable Based On Expereince

Join a forward-looking team working on complex rail infrastructure initiatives that contribute to the future of sustainable transportation. In this role, you will lead demanding projects across various phases of planning and delivery. A strong academic background in civil, industrial, or railway engineering (or a comparable discipline), combined with substantial experience managing infrastructure projects, is essential.

Your Role

Lead and coordinate sophisticated rail infrastructure projects, including new builds, upgrades, and expansions, covering service phases 1–7 in accordance with HOAI

Ensure projects are delivered successfully with regard to budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory compliance

Take technical and commercial responsibility for assigned projects

Manage and guide interdisciplinary project teams or joint ventures

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, participating in coordination meetings and addressing technical matters

Present project outcomes internally and to external stakeholders, including public forums

Oversee interface coordination among multiple parties and across different construction stages

Implement quality management processes and ensure accurate documentation of planning progress and results

Coordinate and review contributions from internal departments and external partners

Support proposal development and contribute to winning new assignments

Your Profile

Degree in civil engineering, industrial engineering, railway engineering, or a related field

Many years of experience managing railway infrastructure projects

In-depth understanding of German contractual, fee, and regulatory frameworks (including BGB, HOAI, VOB, and applicable technical standards)

Confident use of project management and planning tools such as MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, iTWO, Jira, and Lean / Last Planner methods

Strong commercial awareness and solution-oriented mindset

Enjoyment of complex challenges and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)

High level of initiative, adaptability, and decisiveness

Structured and reliable working style

What We Offer

Engaging and varied projects within the rail and transport sector

An international, collaborative working environment with streamlined decision-making

An open and transparent corporate culture inspired by Nordic values

Opportunities to contribute your expertise and actively drive innovation

Long-term career development within a growing organization

Flexible working hours and location options

Hybrid working model with 2–3 days of remote work per week

Permanent employment, with part-time options available

Subsidized Germany travel ticket

Employer contributions to pension and disability insurance schemes

If you are interested then please get in touch

• 4921190769957
• 447547104910