Technical Project Manager Cable Laying Onshore (m/f/d)

Kodiak GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible hours & remote policy

Training & development

Company pension

Benefits package monthly budget

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Kodiak GmbH is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) with a focus on onshore power cable installation for two major energy transmission projects in Northern Germany. The role is predominantly remote (90%) with occasional trips to Berlin or Greifswald.

You will support planning, develop installation concepts, coordinate interfaces among contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, review technical docs, identify risks and contribute to progress reporting and compliance with permits

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Subsea Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in onshore power cable installation projects, covering engineering, technical, or project execution activities.
• Proven experience with cable pulling and installation in cable duct systems.
• Strong understanding of cable installation methodologies, project interfaces, and construction practices.
• Experience in coordinating contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to review technical documentation and support project delivery activities.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of onshore cable installation activities
• Develop installation concepts, technical documentation, and interface requirements
• Coordinate technical interfaces between contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Review and assess engineering documents, installation procedures, and contractor deliverables
• Identify technical, schedule, and interface risks and recommend mitigation measures
• Prepare progress reports, status updates, and decision-support documentation
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, technical standards, permits, and contractual obligations
• Capture lessons learned and identify optimization opportunities throughout project execution

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

English proficiency

Cable installation

Contractor coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WE AT KODIAK stand for in-depth expertise in the implementation of complex infrastructure projects. As a reliable partner for project implementers and developers, we realize challenging linear projects, energy and infrastructure projects across Europe – whether onshore, offshore or the modernization of existing grids.

We believe that genuine collaboration, personal development and room for new ideas are just as important as technology. Our specialists take a holistic approach to projects, think in terms of solutions and accompany complex projects from the initial concept to commissioning with passion, responsibility and an eye for detail.

Your Tasks

For two major energy transmission projects in Northern Germany, we are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) with a strong focus on onshore power cable installation. The role is predominantly remote (90%), with occasional travel (10%) to Berlin or Greifswald.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support planning and execution of onshore cable installation activities
• Develop installation concepts, technical documentation, and interface requirements
• Coordinate technical interfaces between contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Review and assess engineering documents, installation procedures, and contractor deliverables
• Identify technical, schedule, and interface risks and recommend mitigation measures
• Prepare progress reports, status updates, and decision-support documentation
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, technical standards, permits, and contractual obligations
• Capture lessons learned and identify optimization opportunities throughout project execution

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Subsea Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in onshore power cable installation projects, covering engineering, technical, or project execution activities.
• Proven experience with cable pulling and installation in cable duct systems
• Strong understanding of cable installation methodologies, project interfaces, and construction practices
• Experience in coordinating contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Ability to review technical documentation and support project delivery activitiesFluent English communication skills, both written and spoken

What We Offer

• A permanent employment contract
• Flexible working hours, including excellent and equally flexible work-from-home policies
• Personalized opportunities for training and professional development
• Company pension plan with employer contribution
• Access to our customizable benefits package—a monthly, tax-free budget that you can redeem as you wish with our partner providers (e.g., supermarkets & drugstores, DeutschlandTicket, gas vouchers, daycare subsidies, and much more)
• Access to our corporate benefits program with significant discounts on a wide range of well-known and leading brands

Please note that all benefits—except for working hours and the work-from-home option—apply only to our full-time employees and not to freelance workers.