Project Director - Data Centre Construction (m/f/d)

We are a global construction consultancy delivering trusted strategic advisory services and management support to some of the world’s most powerful and prestigious companies. Our German team of highly skilled experts work in exciting, innovative sectors, delivering major projects that have a meaningful impact in the advancement of new technologies, improving healthcare services, and contributing to the development of a more sustainable built environment. With rapid growth plans underway across Europe, we have German offices in Frankfurt and Berlin.

We are actively recruiting a team of professional, driven experts to join Linesight and help us deliver outstanding projects for our clients. Frankfurt has established itself as one of the biggest data centre hubs in Europe, offering excellent connectivity for hyperscale and colocation data centre providers, and is continuing to attract major global investment.

As a Project Director (m/f/d) at Linesight , you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and talented teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate multiple data centre campus development projects from Due Diligence and Master Planning through to execution, delivery & CA
• Develop Project Execution Plans that are aligned with client requirements and including communication plans and key events
• Ensure client satisfaction at every stage of the project, ensuring that key actions are taken to resolve issues as required
• Be an advocate for elevating our project management capabilities through standardization and automation across Linesight Data Centre projects
• Coach, mentor and train the wider team on continuous improvement techniques and standard methods for reporting results
• Be accountable for robust project governance and ensure that risks are reviewed on an ongoing basis and mitigating measures implemented where required
• Assist in the preparation of RFP & SOW documentation for the key project stakeholders
• Drive the development and management of Program Level reporting on project statuses relating to Schedule, Budget, Safety and Project Risk
• Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project & Program Delivery by all project participants on all projects
• Support bidding on new service requests, attending and leading engaging presentations to prospective new clients
• Assist with the recruitment process to deliver commissions and grow the business in line with the regional plan

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have grown your experience in data centre construction/project management +8 years with increasing levels of leadership and people management
• Have a degree or comparable experience in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or another construction related discipline
• Have experience in Hyperscale Data Center or large scale industrial/mission critical experience
• Have a passion for building your global team and developing and encouraging your employees through mentoring, coaching, and training on new techniques
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Project Management

Our teams of program and project managers deliver success globally through strategic planning and stringent controls. Whether you have extensive experience or are at the early stages of your career in program or project management, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative buildings and facilities with world-leading clients. Play a central role in these projects as part of our dynamic team. We recognise the value that each team member can bring to the table, and we offer a range of supports, learning pathways and structured career planning cycles to ensure that every individual has the best opportunity to excel and further develop, regardless of the stage of your career you join us at.

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world-class projects.”

John O’Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, efficiently driven, and vibrant consultancy firm. It really stands out from other companies I have worked for in many regards, particularly in terms of the consistent support from managers and colleagues.”

Project Manager

“In a growing organisation the opportunity presented is not only to travel, but to grow both professionally and personally. By taking that first step to relocate, you are showing initiative, a willingness to bring your experience to help leadership teams grow Linesight’s presence in new regions, countries and cities.”

Senior Director, Europe

“Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's rapidly growing data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy work environment with many growth opportunities, as the company is committed to speedy, but sustainable, long-term development in the country.”