Project Director, Data Centre Construction

ABOUT FRACTERA Fractera GmbH is a specialist Project Management Consultancy that works exclusively on the owner side. We never work for contractors. Our clients are hyperscalers, colocation operators and developers delivering data centres and critical infrastructure across EMEA. From our base in Langen (Frankfurt Rhine-Main), we provide Project Management, Commercial Management, Scheduling, Document Control and BIM Management. THE ROLE As Project Director, you lead the owner's delivery of one or more large data centre construction projects (typically 20 MW to 100+ MW IT load), from design through energisation, commissioning and handover. You are the client's senior representative on site and in the boardroom, protecting their cost, time, quality and safety outcomes. Location: Frankfurt Rhine-Main, with project assignments across Germany and EMEA Reporting to: Managing Director Type: Full-time, permanent Travel: Regular, depending on project location KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client leadership Act as the single senior point of contact for the client's executive and project teams Represent the owner's interests in all project governance, steering committees and board reporting Build trusted relationships that lead to repeat mandates and new phases Project delivery Own the overall project strategy, execution plan and procurement approach Lead design managers, general contractors, MEP contractors and specialist vendors through design, construction and commissioning (L1 to L5) Drive schedule performance against critical milestones, including grid connection, energisation and ready for service dates Manage interfaces with utilities, grid operators and authorities, including building permits and approvals Commercial and cost control Protect the client's budget through cost planning, change control and contract administration (FIDIC, NEC or German VOB/BGB frameworks) Review and challenge claims, variations and contractor payment applications Oversee risk and opportunity registers and mitigation plans Quality, safety and handover Champion health and safety standards across all project parties Ensure quality assurance, testing and commissioning meet the client's technical requirements Lead a structured handover to operations, including documentation, BIM data and as-built records Team and firm building Lead and mentor Fractera project managers, schedulers, cost managers and document controllers on your projects Support business development, proposals and client presentations Contribute to Fractera's methods, templates and reporting standards REQUIREMENTS 15+ years in construction project management, with at least 5 years leading major projects as Project Director or equivalent Proven delivery of hyperscale or colocation data centres (or comparable mission critical facilities) from design to handover Strong understanding of MEP systems, power infrastructure (MV/HV, substations, gensets, UPS) and cooling Solid commercial acumen: contract administration, change management and claims defence Experience working on the owner or client side, or clear motivation to do so Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar Fluent English; German at business level strongly preferred Confident at executive level, calm under pressure and direct in communication NICE TO HAVE PMP, RICS, APM or equivalent professional accreditation Experience with German permitting processes and grid connection procedures Familiarity with BIM based delivery and common data environments Uptime Institute, TIA-942 or EN 50600 knowledge An existing network among EMEA data centre developers, operators and contractors Additional European languages (French, Dutch, Italian or Spanish) WHAT WE OFFER A senior role in a growing, focused consultancy where your work directly shapes the firm Owner-side mandates on some of the most significant data centre projects in EMEA Competitive salary, performance bonus and a clear path to partnership level responsibility Company car or mobility allowance, 30 days holiday and flexible working A small, direct team with short decision paths and no corporate bureaucracy HOW TO APPLY Send your CV and a short note on the most complex data centre project you have delivered to contact@fractera.de. All applications are treated in strict confidence.