Project Operations Manager - Germany

Salter Grange is recruiting a Project Operations Manager on behalf of a leading European construction and engineering contractor, delivering complex projects for the world's leading corporations across enterprise and hyperscale data centres, advanced technology and life sciences.

As the Project Operations Manager you will take overall responsibility for all works on site in Düsseldorf, working as part of the project leadership team with the Project Director and Commercial Manager. This is a Project Operations Manager role with real ownership, working on technically demanding projects for some of the world's biggest technology clients.

Project Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for all works on site, leading pre-planning meetings with supply chain partners to make sure deliverables are understood and company and client procedures are followed.

• Work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Manager to deliver project KPIs, joining weekly site walks and monthly risk and reporting reviews.

• Maintain a positive relationship with the client team, and deliver on contractual obligations.

• Plan site set up and logistics through each delivery stage, so facilities, access, resources and conditions are in place for safe, controlled work.

• Lead a strong EHS and quality culture on site, and make sure suitably trained and appointed staff are in place for high-risk activities such as lifting operations, confined or hazardous work and temporary works.

• Lead the development of the project schedule, including sequence storyboards, with the site planner and supply chain partners.

• Keep up to date with the commercial status, and make sure scope changes are communicated and recovered through change management.

• Build good working relationships with supply chain partners, resolve issues promptly, and take part in the weekly client, operations, internal and schedule meetings and monthly senior leadership meetings.

What You Will Need as Project Operations Manager:

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification.

• 10+ years' experience managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.

• Thorough knowledge of civil, structural and architectural packages.

• Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and their interfaces.

• Ability to manage a team by setting expectations, delegating and reviewing.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and computer skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative.

• Flexibility in working patterns, and willingness to travel and work abroad.

• Preferred: an EU passport.

If you are a Project Operations Manager looking for your next move, please send your CV to Salter Grange at the provided link