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Project Director Data Center Construction

Job

  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    Project
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Frankfurt
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you lead interdisciplinary teams, manage project performance, and ensure adherence to budget and timeline in data center construction projects. You coordinate design and commissioning and report to management.

    Your role in the team

    • Strategic leadership across all project phases and management of interdisciplinary teams of construction, engineering, and commissioning specialists.
    • Management of contract execution, resource planning, subcontractor management, and maintaining relationships with clients, planners, and subcontractors.
    • Management of project performance and ensuring adherence to milestones regarding budget, schedule, and project scope.
    • Monitoring compliance with data center construction standards, local building regulations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
    • Coordination of the design, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure technical excellence and alignment with operational requirements.
    • Reporting on project progress, risks, and costs to senior management and clients, including recommendations for appropriate countermeasures.
    • Promotion of a cooperative, security-oriented, and quality-driven collaboration across all project partners.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Completed degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.

    Qualifications

    • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
    • Good knowledge of German construction law and permitting procedures.
    • Resilience and safe working even under time pressure.
    • Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA is an advantage.
    • Fluent English skills, German or Polish are an advantage.

    Experience

    • At least 10 years of experience in the implementation of large construction projects.
    • At least 5 years of experience in a data center or mission-critical environment.
    • Experience with project budgets exceeding €100 million and leading international teams.

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    What we offer

    • Exciting projects - Take responsibility for challenging large-scale projects in an international environment.
    • Further Development - Benefit from personalized training and development opportunities for your professional and personal career.
    • Attractive additional benefits - Look forward to a comprehensive range of extra services and discounts.
    • Health & Wellness - Comprehensive programs for health promotion as well as additional insurance benefits.
    • Strong team - Experience a pronounced team cohesion through joint events, networking, and sports activities.
    • Secure job - A long-term perspective in an economically strong and established construction company.
    • Flexibility - Support in balancing work and personal life phases, for example through sabbaticals and individual leave models.

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    Benefits

    Health, Fitness & Fun

    Higher Take-Home Pay

    Food & Drink

    Work-Life-Integration

    Topics You Will Work On

    Job Locations

    • Location Frankfurt

      Hessen

      Germany

    About Your Employer

    Avantgarde Experts GmbH

    Avantgarde Experts GmbH

    AVANTGARDE Experts GmbH is a leading personnel service provider specializing in the placement of specialists and executives in the fields of mobility, tech, and energy. Headquartered in Munich, the company operates several locations in Germany to meet the needs of its clients.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Recruiting Agency
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Recruitment Agency
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    Project Director Data Center Construction

    Location
    Frankfurt
    Working Model
    Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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