Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Construction (Germany)
Location: Frankfurt, Germany (with travel across Europe as required)
Contract Type: Freelance
Sector: Data Centres, Civil Engineering, Large-Scale Construction
Salary/Rate: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale construction projects across Germany. The successful candidate will join a leading contractor specialising in high-value data centre developments, civil infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities.
You will oversee project delivery from pre-construction to handover, ensuring milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and drive project milestones across multi-million-euro construction programmes.
* Lead site operations, sequencing, and risk analysis.
* Oversee costing, subcontractor evaluation, and contract management.
* Conduct design coordination with architects, engineers, and client representatives.
* Ensure strict compliance with QA/QC and Health & Safety regulations.
* Lead project meetings with stakeholders, clients, and site teams.
* Prepare scope of works (SOW) for multiple construction packages.
* Solve technical and design-related challenges on complex projects.
* Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary site teams.
Requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline (MSc preferred).
* Proven track record as Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager on data centres, large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects (€30M+).
* Strong technical knowledge of concrete frames, steel structures, roofing, cladding, curtain walling, and MEP integration.
* Experience in planning, progress reporting, and stakeholder management.
* Proficient in AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office; knowledge of Leica Robotic iCON an advantage.
* Certifications in H&S, QA/QC, crane operations, or temporary works desirable.
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* English (professional level); German language skills a plus.
* Apply with your CV today as this vacancy will be filled in the next week!