Senior – Project Manager MEP

Job title: (Senior) Project Manager MEP – Data Centers (w/m/d)

Reference number: 30651

Locations: This position can be based in any Arcadis office location in Germany, while the onsite projects will primarily be located in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area.

Working hours: Full-time 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Data center construction is one of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving sectors in the built environment, and Arcadis is leading the charge in delivering cutting-edge solutions globally. In Germany, particularly in the Frankfurt area, this field is experiencing explosive growth as the region transforms into a key hub for data centers due to its unparalleled connectivity, central location, and increasing demand for digital infrastructure. Joining our specialized team offers a unique opportunity to be part of this dynamic industry, shaping the future of technology and innovation in one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets. Arcadis has been involved in numerous groundbreaking data center projects worldwide, showcasing our commitment to sustainable and efficient designs. Explore inspiring examples of our work through our written by our experts in the team in our blog. If you're looking to specialize in this exciting field and contribute to Germany's booming data center sector, this is the team to join! 

Role accountabilities:

As a (Senior) Project Manager MEP, you will take on a pivotal role in leading and delivering complex, high-tech construction projects while ensuring seamless integration of MEP systems to meet client objectives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in the Frankfurt area, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Oversee the design and delivery of highly complex high-tech and data center construction projects, applying structured and independent management approaches to ensure exceptional outcomes.
• Drive the coordination and integration of MEP systems, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Take ownership of cost, schedule, and quality compliance, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on time, and to the highest standards.
• Facilitate solution-oriented collaboration among clients, planners, contractors, and execution teams, with a focus on achieving optimal performance.
• Apply professional soft skills in client management and leverage hard skills to utilize relevant software tools effectively.
• Support colleagues at other locations, contributing to shared goals and fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Real Estate Management, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience (6+ years) in project management and substantial experience as a project-leading architect or construction engineer, with a focus on Data Centers or other large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering complex national and international industrial construction projects, ideally within high-tech, data center, or semiconductor sectors.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and their role in ensuring project efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Exceptional diplomatic skills and professional demeanor, with the ability to manage clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Independent, goal-oriented work style combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to oversee complex design and execution processes.
• Fluency in English and German, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Willingness to regularly travel within Germany and abroad as required for project demands.

If you are enthusiastic about this position but do not meet all the requirements, you should  apply anyway. We value diverse skills and experience, and maybe you are exactly the right person for our team.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.