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Project Director (m/w/d) Data Center Construction

Frankfurt am Main, HESSENFull-time2026-09-04 → 2026-11-11

Core

Strategic leadership of data center construction projects from planning to commissioning, managing interdisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, and scope.

Role type

Senior project director (construction)

Builds

Data center facilities

Domain

Construction / Data Center Infrastructure

Required skills

Strategic project leadership, contract management, resource planning, subcontractor management, stakeholder relationship management, project performance steering, milestone delivery, budget control, schedule management, scope management, compliance with data center standards, local building codes, occupational safety regulations, design coordination, procurement coordination, commissioning coordination, technical excellence, risk management, cost reporting, senior management reporting, international team leadership, German construction law knowledge, negotiation skills, time pressure management

Preferred skills

PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA certification, fluent English, German, or Polish

Technologies

Project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)

Responsibilities

Lead interdisciplinary teams across construction, engineering, and commissioning phases; manage contract execution and subcontractor coordination; steer project performance to meet budget, timeline, and scope targets; ensure compliance with data center standards, building codes, and safety regulations; coordinate design, procurement, and commissioning teams; report progress, risks, and costs to senior management and clients; recommend corrective actions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC