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.