Drees & Sommer

Global consulting for real estate and infrastructure

Lead Project / Construction Manager - EPCM Industry, Semiconductor Fabrication Plant

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, Architecture, or a comparable qualification is required.
Extensive experience in senior construction management roles within EPCM industrial or high-tech projects is required.
A solid understanding of international contract standards, including FIDIC, RIBA, HOA, AHO, and VOB, and common risk management methods is required.
Fluency in English is required.
Full flexibility and willingness to travel and work on international construction sites in Germany and Europe is required.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction management for the execution and commissioning of a highly complex semiconductor manufacturing facility.
Take full responsibility for schedule, cost, quality, and health, safety, and environment performance during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
Ensure compliance with local legal requirements, including building and construction regulations and occupational safety regulations.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
Plan resources and capacity to achieve project objectives.
Report regularly to internal and external stakeholders and serve as the on-site interface for the client.
Continuously improve site processes, workflows, and safety culture.

Desired Qualifications

German, Dutch, or French language skills are a strong advantage.

Job Description

Shape the future of high‑tech industry with us

Our EPCM projects for semiconductor fabrication, battery cell manufacturing, life sciences, and chemical plants operate at the forefront of technology. For a large‑scale, highly complex semiconductor project, we are looking for an experienced leader with strong ownership, hands‑on mentality and international site experience.

Contractual home base: Flexible – any Drees & Sommer office in Germany, Belgium or Netherlands

Project location: in an EU neighboring country west of Germany (100% on‑site presence required)

Overseeing construction management for the execution and commissioning of a highly complex semiconductor manufacturing facility
Full responsibility for schedule, cost, quality and HSE performance during construction, installation and commissioning phases
Compliance with local legal requirements including building and construction regulations and occupational safety regulations
Leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
Resource and capacity planning to achieve project objectives
Regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders and interface for the client on-site
Continuous improvement of site processes, workflows and safety culture

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Building Services Engineering, Architecture or comparable qualification
Extensive experience in senior construction management roles within EPCM industrial or high‑tech projects
Solid understanding of international contract standards (FIDIC, RIBA, HOA, AHO, VOB) and common risk management methods
Fluent in English required; German, Dutch or French is a strong advantage
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership and conflict‑resolution skills
Full flexibility and willingness to travel and work on international construction sites in Germany and Europe

Additional Information

To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option to work parttime and partly remote
We promote your professional and personal development with individual training and further education opportunities in the Drees & Sommer Academy
We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts or a subsidy for membership at any gym facility in NL
We promote sustainable mobility with a public transport allowance or a (electric) company car (depending on the need)
Additional attractive offers with discounts in the corporate benefits portal. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
Out HR department will facilitate in any way to help regarding rules and regulations on maternity, paternity and carers leave

About the Company

Drees & Sommer

Global consulting for real estate and infrastructure

Drees & Sommer delivers partner-managed, global consulting and implementation services for the real estate, infrastructure and industrial markets. Its teams provide sustainable, economically viable solutions tailored to each client’s needs, combining consulting with hands-on execution. Work flows through interdisciplinary groups led by Partners who are personally responsible for projects, guided by the “the blue way”—a holistic approach that balances economy, ecology and functionality and blends analytical rigor with creative thinking. The main differentiators are a partner-owned, intrapreneur-driven structure, a worldwide footprint (more than 6,500 people across 80 offices) and a commitment to uniting opposing concepts—tradition with the future, analog with digital, efficiency with well-being—into actionable outcomes. The goal is to help create a livable future by integrating sustainability, digitization and practical feasibility across projects.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Stuttgart, Germany
Founded: 1970

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