Project Director – Industrial Plant Engineering in the Bioeconomy (m/f/d)
Join us at traceless materials to tackle global plastic pollution. With our groundbreaking technology, we transform agricultural plant residues into an innovative, bio‑based and compostable biomaterial that leaves no harmful traces. Our goal is to replace conventional plastics — and you can be part of the solution!
Your mission
As a Project Director for Industrial Plant Engineering, you will play a key role in the realization of our large‑scale production facilities (investment volume > €100M). You will manage the entire project lifecycle — from concept development and detailed planning to commissioning — ensuring that schedule, budget, quality, safety and sustainability objectives are met and reported.
Your responsibilities
* Lead industrial plant construction projects from planning and permitting through construction to commissioning and hand‑over to operations.
* Ensure that all project objectives regarding schedule, budget, cash‑flow, quality, safety and sustainability are met and adequately reported.
* Deliver projects using suitable methods such as EPCM, EPC or in‑house management, communicating and aligning with internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage risk, quality assurance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Establish a clear project structure with defined responsibilities, effective decision‑making and scope‑management processes, and transparent communication.
* Lead interdisciplinary teams and collaborate closely with the management team, championing innovative, sustainable and circular approaches in construction and engineering.
* Strategically plan and scale – managing operational execution and forward‑looking capacity planning, new site evaluation and shaping the scaling strategy.
Your profile
* University degree in mechanical, process, civil, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification.
* 10+ years of experience managing complex, large‑scale industrial facility projects (investment volumes > €100M).
* Excellent communication skills toward internal and external stakeholders and proven experience in project delivery methods such as EPC and EPCM.
* Strong technical understanding of plant construction, process engineering and production operations – ideally in bioeconomy or chemical industry.
* Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget and at required quality standards.
* Strategic foresight, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
* Familiarity with legal requirements, technical standards, permitting procedures and working with EPCM/turn‑key contractors.
* Hands‑on mentality, solution‑oriented mindset, excellent decision‑making and analytical skills.
* Empathetic leadership creating accountability, trust and motivation within teams.
* Proficiency in ERP systems, CAD software and MS Project is an advantage.
* Fluency in German and English, written and spoken.
Benefits
* Meaningful work with real environmental impact.
* Start‑up spirit combined with industrial ambition and plenty of room to shape your role.
* Personal and professional growth in a fast‑scaling company.
* Inclusive, international team of more than 18 nationalities.
* Flat hierarchies and a fair, respectful company culture.
About us
traceless is a young company with a big vision: a future free of pollution and waste. Founded in Hamburg in 2020, we are building an inclusive, diverse team that shares the mission to solve plastic pollution and build the regenerative industry of the future. We are launching our first large‑scale production plant in Hamburg‑Harburg at the end of 2025, and we need talent to help us shape this journey.
EEO statement
We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
Apply
Upload your CV and a short cover letter in the application form or email them to careers@traceless.eu. We look forward to meeting you!
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