(Senior) Project Manager (m/w/d) - Owner’s Representative

Overview

We support leading international technology companies in delivering large‑scale data center programs across Europe. Our teams work closely with technical stakeholders, project controls, design partners, and general contractors to ensure excellence in planning, execution, quality, and collaboration.

To strengthen our team in Frankfurt, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) - Owner's Representative who will act as a strategic interface between internal stakeholders and the external project environment while supporting multiple parallel data center construction projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you transform complex project information into clear, actionable insights. You ensure that all technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements of our international client are met and collaborate closely with Technical Program Management, the General Contractor, and engineering teams.

The Opportunity

In this role you will:

• Collect, analyze, and structure project data (cost, schedule, risk) to support informed decision‑making
• Organize and document internal governance meetings and follow up on action items
• Prepare concise progress updates and risk summaries for leadership audiences
• Maintain and further develop the internal Risk Register
• Analyze change orders and cost forecasts to safeguard commercial interests
• Monitor project schedules to identify hidden deviations and assess impacts on Ready‑for‑Service (RFS) dates
• Coordinate internal design reviews and ensure timely stakeholder feedback
• Conduct frequent on‑site quality spot‑checks to validate PMC quality reports against actual construction progress
• Support commissioning phases and the transition to operational teams
• Ensure complete and accurate close‑out documentation, including O&M manuals and Lessons Learned

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Solid experience in project management, project controls, or technical program management
• Experience in data center, industrial, or other complex construction environments
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in working with cost, schedule, and risk data
• Fluent in German and English
• Willingness to work at least 3 days per week on site in Frankfurt
• Proactive, structured, and detail‑oriented working style
• Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

About Us

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. We are different, unique, and focused on what matters, delivering major projects that create a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organization, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture that enables all our people to be their true selves. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application – we would love to hear from you!