🛠️ Interim Mechanical Project Manager – Heavy Industry
Location: Southwest Germany (On-Site)
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Steel / Industrial Manufacturing
Function: Project & Mechanical Engineering
🔧 Your Mission
We are currently supporting a well-established industrial group in southwest Germany in their search for an experienced Interim Mechanical Project Manager. This role will play a key part in managing new construction and modernization projects as part of a strategic transformation focused on sustainable, future-proof production infrastructure.
📝 Key Responsibilities
* Manage mechanical engineering aspects of major repairs and investment projects
* Plan and oversee the design of new systems, including integration with existing infrastructure
* Prepare comprehensive project documentation and tender requests
* Conduct technical evaluations and comparisons of vendor proposals
* Create and maintain project schedules, workflows, and budgets
* Define scopes of supply and services for external contractors
* Coordinate project activities with internal departments and external stakeholders
* Ensure technical compliance and on-time delivery of construction projects
* Oversee post-completion warranty management and claim enforcement
🎯 Your Profile
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
* Several years of professional experience in industrial or plant project management
* Strong project planning and execution skills in complex technical environments
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office, and Windows systems
* Structured and independent working style with a hands-on approach
* Confident communicator with assertiveness and decision-making ability
* Flexible and adaptable to dynamic project demands and timelines
🌍 The Context
The client is a major industrial group operating several steel production facilities across Germany and Europe. The company is undergoing a large-scale transformation to modernize operations and reduce carbon emissions, including the adoption of green hydrogen and electrification technologies. This position supports their long-term vision of a sustainable industrial future.
Looking to make a real impact in the industrial transition to green technology?
Apply now and bring your expertise to one of Europe’s most forward-looking heavy industry transformations.