Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) - Data Centres

Description

The company provides professional services to the data centre sector worldwide. Because its data centre business in Germany is growing, the team is hiring an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) for its Frankfurt data centre team.

You will oversee the pre-construction, construction, commissioning and close-out phases of a hyperscale, cutting-edge data centre built on site for a global technology client.

The client base is strong and the business unit offers the chance to lead strategic commissions and high-profile projects, with room to build a long-term career at the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, from design through construction to commissioning, so the project stays on budget, on schedule and meets the required quality standards. You are the main client contact.
• Build working relationships, solve problems and push projects through to completion.
• Work with clients, subcontractors and regulatory authorities to meet project requirements and resolve issues.
• Manage the design process so it meets the client's requirements, and keep expectations realistic.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, cost-saving options, discrepancies and potential construction problems.
• Make sure safety, quality and environmental standards meet industry regulations and standards across the project.
• Coordinate vendor scope with overall project delivery.
• Work with project teams to keep contract documents processed and managed on time.
• Produce regular stakeholder reports covering progress, budget status and risk.

Requirements

• A university degree in construction or a related field.
• Several years of project management experience, gained in a data centre or similar technical environment.
• Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure: HVAC, electrical systems, generators, fire protection, security and BMS.
• A thorough grasp of the full project lifecycle, from initial inception and design through authority approvals, construction completion and post-project review.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• You work well under pressure in a demanding, fast-moving setting.
• You are highly motivated and committed to serving the client.
• Fluent English and German.
• You must be available to work on site.

Conditions

Work is based onsite at the client's data centre project in Frankfurt.

The company offers a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all parts of the community.

Benefits

• You will have the chance to affect change and have your voice heard at the company.