Project Manager - Data Center Project

Overview

PM Group is a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of more than 4,000 people, we deliver complex capital projects in the pharma, life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

Our German Business is growing substantially over the past year by growing our team. Our teams are executing exciting and important projects for our clients, leading to great opportunities to develop your career.

We are currently looking to recruit a Project Manager for an important Data Center Project in Germany.

• The position is on a project-based contract initially 15 months, with a possibility to extend.
• The ideal candidate should be based in Germany, the role is predominately remote, with some travel to sites across Germany and within Europe.

Responsibilities

Job Role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with Engineering background to support our client developing Data Center projects in Germany from Basic Evaluation (LPH 1) to Permit Application (LPH4) according to HOAI.

The main task is to coordinate the design progress with an external engineering consultant and align with clients requirements and expectations.

Wir suchen einen erfahrenen Projektmanager mit Engineering Background, der unseren Kunden bei der Entwicklung von Rechenzentrumsprojekten in Deutschland von der Grundlagenermittlung  (LPH 1) bis zur Baugenehmigung (LPH 4) gemäß HOAI unterstützt.

Die Hauptaufgabe besteht darin, den Planungsfortschritt mit einem externen Ingenieurbüro zu koordinieren und auf die Anforderungen und Erwartungen des Kunden abzustimmen.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• HOAI Phase Management (LPH 1–4): Steer and monitor the project delivery through Basic Evaluation (LPH 1), Preliminary Planning (LPH 2), Design Planning (LPH 3), and Approval Planning (LPH 4).
• Consultant Coordination: Act as the primary interface and coordination layer for external engineering consultants, architectural firms, and technical experts.
• Client Alignment: Translate client requirements, global design standards, and operational expectations into actionable goals for the local design teams.
• Permitting Support: Oversee the compilation and submission of the building permit application (Bauantrag), interfacing directly with local German authorities and municipalities.
• Design & Quality Reviews: Review technical drawings, concepts, and cost estimations provided by consultants to ensure technical feasibility, cost-efficiency, and local compliance.
• Progress Tracking: Manage project risks, track milestones, and provide regular progress reports regarding budget, schedule, and quality to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, a Construction related discipline or similar
• Experience: 7+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record in Data Center development
• HOAI Expertise: Deep structural understanding of the German HOAI framework, specifically the deliverables and processes required in Phases 1 through 4.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to align external design teams with internal corporate client stakeholders.
• Fluent German and English
• Knowledge Base: Strong familiarity with German building regulations (e.g., BauGB, LBauO, DIN standards).
• Mobility and a willingness to travel for work—including to various locations across Germany and across Europe, travel will be limited to approximately once a month

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