Regional Delivery Director (m/w/d) Data Center Construction

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities in Germany and is seeking a senior leader to govern and steer a growing portfolio of mission-critical construction programmes. This role operates at portfolio level, providing strategic direction, delivery governance, and senior client interface across multiple concurrent projects, in close collaboration with the executing business units.

Portfolio-level delivery governance of data center construction projects across Germany

Alignment of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance across executing business units

Early identification, assessment, and mitigation of delivery, commercial, and performance risks

Consolidation of portfolio-wide reporting on programme status, risk exposure, and commercial position

Senior regional client interface in coordination with operational project leadership

Support and alignment in contractual matters, changes, and escalations

Coordination of internal sourcing and allocation of executing business units for new projects

Advisory involvement in senior resourcing, succession planning, and capability development

Definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of delivery standards and governance frameworks

Structured capture and transfer of lessons learned across the regional portfolio

Your Profile

Degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, construction management, or comparable qualification

Minimum 10 years’ experience in large-scale construction projects

At least 5 years’ experience in mission-critical or data center environments

Proven cross-disciplinary coordination experience (civil, structural, architectural, MEP)

Strong knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and Tier standards

Experience with large budgets and complex multi-project portfolios

Strong leadership, communication, and senior stakeholder management capabilities

Experience in international and multicultural project environments

Knowledge of German construction law and administrative procedures

Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, or comparable) desirable

Fluency in English; German language skills advantageous

Your Benefits

There are many reasons to choose a job at PORR:

Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects

Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals

Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time

Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+

Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events

Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group

Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements