Project Director

Location: FrankfurtProject Type: Data Centre ConstructionKey responsibilities:Lead and direct the full delivery portfolio for advanced data center projects in Germany, ensuring flawless execution across all sites.Manage and coach Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, and functional leads (QA, EHS, BIM, Engineering, Logistics).Oversee day-to-day site performance—spending approximately 80% of time on-site—to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain delivery precision.Hold full accountability for project scope, schedule, quality, health & safety, and budget performance in close partnership with the Director of Operations.Translate insights from Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) into clear, actionable decisions that keep clients, subcontractors, and leadership aligned.Conduct weekly executive reviews, critical-path interventions, and risk-response planning to maintain project momentum.Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors to drive profit optimization and maintain commercial performance.Act as the primary representative to clients, stakeholders, and authorities—communicating complex site realities and delivering on commitments.Set project rhythm, enforce execution standards, and ensure first-time-right delivery across all active sites.Qualifications/Experience:10+ years’ experience leading and delivering CSA fit-outs or comparable high-spec industrial projects, ideally within data centers.Proven track record managing multiple Project Managers and cross-functional teams with end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, quality, EHS, and budget.Mastery of project-control platforms; strong familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is a major advantage.Exceptional stakeholder communication skills—able to engage effectively with on-site teams, executives, and local authorities.Pragmatic, decisive, and solution-oriented mindset—comfortable making critical decisions under pressure.Willingness to spend around 80% of working time on project sites in the Frankfurt region, with occasional visits to HQ in the Netherlands.Strong command of English; German is a significant advantage.