Senior Project Manager – Germany
Location: Frankfurt, with regular travel across Germany
Industry: Life Sciences Construction
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
My client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support their expanding operations in Germany, with a focus on the Life Sciences sectors. With a newly opened office in Frankfurt and multiple Tier 1 clients engaged across Germany, this is a key leadership role to drive project execution, support strategic design initiatives, and lead schedule and contract management efforts across high-impact construction projects.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced project leader with a strong track record in engineering project delivery, preferably in pharma or mission-critical environments, and comfortable working in both pre-construction and execution phases.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Leadership: Lead complex design and construction projects from early phase through delivery across Germany
* Design & Scheduling Oversight: Manage the design process, contracts, and project schedules across multiple stakeholders
* Client Engagement: Collaborate with Tier 1 pharma and data center clients, providing consistent, high-quality communication and service
* Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with local and international teams including Martin and Cormac, who are managing client accounts
* Business Enablement: Contribute to the ongoing expansion and stability of the Frankfurt office as the regional base of operations
Requirements
* Experience: 10+ years in project management, ideally in life sciences, engineering, or data center projects
* Language: Fluency in German and English is essential
* Project Tools: Strong understanding of contract, schedule, and design management
* Travel Flexibility: Comfortable with frequent travel across Germany
* Mindset: Proactive, structured, and entrepreneurial – able to support business growth in a dynamic environment
* Team Player: Collaborative attitude and strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Freelance or Permanent: Open to both; long-term engagement is the goal
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility role with one of the most active consultancies in the German market. If you’re an experienced project leader looking for your next challenge in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.