Senior MEP Project Manager – Data Centers (f/m/d)

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

Reference number: 38268

Locations: Darmstadt (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

Role accountabilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end MEP planning and execution processes in demanding data center projects.
• Build and maintain sustainable, trust‑based client relationships as the primary point of contact.
• Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and execution to achieve optimal technical and commercial project objectives.
• Ensure timely, budget‑compliant, and high‑quality implementation of all MEP systems in accordance with current standards and industry‑specific requirements, e.g., DIN EN50600.
• Foster solution‑oriented collaboration among clients, specialist planners, contractors, and execution teams.
• Take responsibility for technical coordination, change order management, and reporting to project management and stakeholders.
• Utilize modern planning methodologies (e.g., BIM) and digital tools to optimize processes and ensure quality assurance.
• Support and develop colleagues across multiple locations, promoting a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate Management, Architecture, Construction Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 6 years of project management experience with substantial responsibility as a project‑leading architect or construction engineer, preferably in data centers or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in delivering complex national and international industrial construction projects, ideally within high‑tech, data center, or semiconductor sectors.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems and their critical role in ensuring project efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Exceptional diplomatic skills and a professional demeanor with the ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Independent, goal‑oriented working style combined with excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to oversee and coordinate complex design and execution processes.
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, are essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany and abroad according to project requirements.

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.