Electrical Project Manager

Job Title: Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical / Data Centre Project

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Site-Based / Rotation or Relocation Supported)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Level: 5+ Years in Electrical Engineering / Construction Project Management

Language Requirements: English (Fluent / Professional Proficiency)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical packages for a complex, high-spec Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt am Main.

In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of electrical engineering installation-from pre-construction planning and procurement through to site execution, testing, commissioning, and final client handover. You will manage specialist electrical subcontractors, collaborate with multidisciplinary MEP site teams, and act as a primary point of contact for client representatives and global supply chain partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Tier III/IV mission-critical quality standards.

Open to candidates willing to relocate to Frankfurt or work on an agreed site-rotation basis.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Site Management

• Package Leadership: Take full commercial, technical, and operational ownership of high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV), low-voltage (LV), UPS, generator, containment, power distribution, and specialist electrical systems installations.
• Subcontractor & Resource Management: Direct, manage, and coordinate electrical subcontractors and specialist trades to ensure site progress aligns with the master construction schedule.
• Site Inspections & Quality Control: Perform regular site walks to enforce high quality, safety compliance, design specifications, and relevant international electrical codes.

Planning, Commercial & Cost Control

• Program Management: Develop and maintain detailed electrical installation, resource, and procurement schedules using MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Commercial Oversight: Work alongside quantity surveyors and commercial managers to handle variations, monthly valuations, change orders, and sub-contractor accounts.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Source and manage long-lead electrical plant and machinery (transformers, switchgear, UPS systems), coordinating deliveries to suit site logistics.

Technical Coordination & Client Relations

• Design & Technical Review: Review electrical design drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs, working closely with BIM teams to resolve clashes and spatial coordination issues before site installation.
• Stakeholder Management: Represent the company at client progress meetings, design reviews, and subcontractor coordination workshops.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover: Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), integrated system testing (IST), commissioning procedures, and client sign-off in line with data centre reliability standards.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Language Skills: Fluent / Professional Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required for managing site teams, technical documentation, and international client interfaces. (German is not required).
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Project Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer in large-scale building services, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
• Education & Credentials: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Trade Qualification (e.g., Electrician / Master Craftsman), or equivalent technical qualification.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of major electrical power distribution architecture, MV/HV systems, generator configurations, and UPS systems.
• Soft Skills:
• Demonstrated leadership capability with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Clear, confident communication skills for managing multi-national engineering interfaces.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Proven experience delivering Data Centre construction projects or mission-critical facilities (Life Sciences, High-Tech Manufacturing).
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or other international forms of contract.
• Valid site safety qualifications (e.g., CSCS, SMSTS, IOSH, or international equivalent).

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary and package (including travel, accommodation, or rotation support where applicable).
• Opportunity to lead major high-value infrastructure projects in Europe's primary data centre market.
• Career progression and professional development within an expanding international building services firm.
• Collaborative, safety-focused, and supportive work culture.