Your mission
This position is based near Frankfurt, Germany. Candidates with EU work authorization or eligibility to work within the European Union are strongly preferred.
The Project Manager holds accountability for supervising daily operations of the Project Teams, ensuring comprehensive project management aligned with organizational objectives. This leadership role encompasses directing and motivating a team of Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Teams, and Construction Managers to deliver projects meeting superior safety and quality benchmarks.
Collaboration with the Group Commercial Lead and Commercial Managers is essential to formulate and execute project strategies that advance growth and profitability in accordance with business objectives. A fundamental aspect involves ensuring robust project delivery that strengthens business reputation through rigorous application of company’s governance frameworks and procedures.
The position demands exceptional leadership capabilities, including team inspiration, talent development, and performance management. The Project Manager maintains strategic communication with Clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive engagement throughout project lifecycles.
Core Responsibilities
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Management
Complete ownership for incorporating SHE Plan requirements (development, implementation, and maintenance)
Ensure workforce, operations, and supply chain adherence to JAB SHE standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Address CDM obligations and advance Designing for Safety initiatives across all projects
Establish safety-focused culture throughout managed projects
Execute routine safety audits and inspections, identifying enhancement opportunities for practices and procedures
Lead incident and near-miss investigations, developing preventive corrective measures
Design and BIM Coordination
Oversee design responsibility management during pre-construction phases through direct oversight or team delegation
Verify project compliance with contractual specifications, drawings, designs, and applicable regulations
Direct Value Engineering initiatives from conception through completion alongside Project Commercial Lead
Ensure design documentation supports project schedule execution
Secure approvals for all project elements through drawing approvals and technical submissions
Lead monthly Design and BIM advancement meetings
Information Coordination
Maintain comprehensive accountability for project correspondence, including drawings, technical documentation, and approvals accuracy
Establish clear information distribution protocols to external JAB stakeholders via approved document management systems
Project Leadership
Deliver projects conforming to JAB Operating Framework standards
Serve as pre-construction leader when designated
Create project strategies requiring Business Senior Leadership approval
Develop comprehensive project plans with resource allocation and scheduling to meet program requirements
Oversee quality management implementation (development, execution, and maintenance of quality plans)
Implement off-site manufacturing strategies as needed
Establish procurement and resource strategies
Provide team leadership, ensuring member motivation and engagement
Execute effective change management processes
Establish and monitor project benchmarks and standards
Commercial Operations
Hold complete accountability for all commercial project elements
Create and manage project budgets, ensuring completion within approved parameters
Handle significant internal and external correspondence related to JAB contractual obligations
Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies
Complete accurate financial forecasting through monthly CVR processes
Optimize project cash flow to maintain positive positions
Smart Landings Implementation
Develop and execute project-specific SMART landings plans meeting contractual requirements
Reporting and Communication
Communicate project status to stakeholders including senior management, clients, and contractors
Generate monthly contract review reports for business leadership presentation
Produce Internal Progress Reports per Operating Framework requirements
Create external Client progress reports as needed
Document project status, progress, issues, and delays per contractual mechanisms
Client Relations
Attend all meetings specified in project Communications Plans
Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers
Business Development
Participate in business development activities when required
Act as Bid Leader ensuring deliverable completion per bid schedules
Professional Growth
Contribute to focus groups and steering committees
Conduct peer reviews as assigned
Manage team member performance through feedback, coaching, and issue resolution
Maintain current industry knowledge through professional development participation
Reporting Structure and Communication
Reports directly to Director/Operations Director with interfaces across project teams and JAB enabling operations. Engages with clients and professional team members utilizing all communication methods per Project Communications Plans, typically including verbal and written formats through meetings and email correspondence.
Financial Accountability
Responsible for successful project delivery within established estimates. Accountable for operational and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers throughout all project phases. Manages change orders and pricing to ensure cost recovery with formal change documentation. Records delays and manages financial recovery per contractual provisions.
Team Leadership
Typically supervises 6-10 direct reports depending on project scope. Responsible for team performance and development, conducting mid-year and annual Performance Development Reviews for all direct reports.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Accountability
Maintains responsibility, in collaboration with project team members, for compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and legislation.
Your profile
Required Qualifications and Competencies
Knowledge Requirements
Relevant role-specific experience
Comprehensive understanding of design, commercial, pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and handover activities within building services sector
Educational Qualifications
Engineering-based qualifications to include:
C&G or NVQ Level 3
HNC/HND/Engineering Services Degree
CITB Safety Course (SMSTS)
CSCS Skills Card at appropriate level
Essential Skills
Advanced verbal and written communication abilities with clear articulation across diverse contexts
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong numerical competencies
Superior organizational and prioritization capabilities
Proactive problem-solving approach
Behavioral Attributes
Solution-oriented mindset
Collaborative, flexible, approachable, and adaptable nature
Tenacious and committed approach
Driven, disciplined, and assertive leadership style
Supportive team orientation
Additional Information
The Project Manager operates primarily on-site within designated geographical areas, with flexibility requirements. The role includes performing additional reasonable duties commensurate with position level beyond those specifically outlined in this description.