Construction Manager – Cheese Production
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Contract Type: Freelance / Full-time on-site
Start Date: Q4 2025 – for engineering & supplier interfacing
Project Summary:
A new cheese production facility will be built from the ground up. Our client is looking for a site-oriented Construction Manager with strong knowledge in dairy process systems, building services, and commissioning planning. Installation starts in Fall 2026.
Responsibilities:
* Supervise full construction lifecycle: from civil works to FAT/SAT support
* Interpret technical documentation (2D/3D layouts, P&ID, BoM)
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (EU Hygiene, GMP)
* Manage risk assessments for process areas, including pasteurization, CIP
* Coordinate utility connections, MEP integration, and OEM handover
Requirements:
* 5+ years in dairy/cheese production plant construction
* Understanding of hygienic zoning and food-grade component installation
* Hands-on with CIP, heat exchangers, valves, and mechanical process skids
* Strong command of German building and food safety law
* Fluent in German and English, strong communication and documentation skills
If this sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply!