Construction Services Manager/Construction Director (DACH)

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We wish to appoint a Construction Service Manager for our DACH Operations.

The role will cover all aspects of Construction Service delivery.

The role would be based in Basel (CH) or Frankfurt (GER). As our construction projects vary in location, the role will require flexibility in relation to travel throughout the DACH region.

The role is senior, client-facing, requiring the ability to inspire confidence from the taking of a client brief through proposal preparation and onto construction delivery.

Closing Date is close of business 21st October.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the development and management of the DACH Construction Service business
• Work closely with the PM Group DACH Management to grow, enhance and continually develop the overall service delivery.
• Ensure that the Construction Service delivery complies fully with PM Group systems and procedures.
• Act as proposal manager for all Western Europe CM proposals and manage the CM inputs to multiservice proposals.
• Management of project Construction Services personnel including recruitment, liaison, onboarding, coordination, training, development and mentoring.
• Flexibility to step in and lead construction projects on site as required.
• Provide leadership in the areas of Construction Health & Safety, Construction QA/QC, Constructability, Contracts/Commercial and Project Controls.
• Work closely with Group Construction Services to enhance and develop the overall service delivery.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated capability in Construction delivery within specialized industrial sectors (Life Sciences, Food, Manufacturing & Mission Critical).
• Professional Qualification in Engineering or Construction /Project Management desirable.
• 10+ years professional experience.
• Fluent in English + second language (German, Dutch desirable).
• Proven track record in EHS Leadership.
• Excellent knowledge and strong understanding of DACH region H&S statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of DACH region contractual models and supply chain capability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operation level.
• Proven Construction Business management track record.

Why PM Group?

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working policy.
• An employee-owned share scheme. All employees have the opportunity to invest in the company, every one contributing to the success of the company.
• Pension, bonus, educational assistance and many other benefits.

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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