Project Manager (m/f/d) - Hook Up

Job requirements

• Degree in Engineering (e.g., Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Engineering) or comparable technical qualification
• Extended experience in project management of industrial plant, piping, or hook-up projects (€1–10M), including management of parallel projects
• Strong knowledge of industrial media supply systems (gas, chemicals, ultrapure media, etc.) and piping systems, including technical understanding of interfaces and plant integration
• Ability to interpret and work with technical drawings, piping layouts, and engineering documentation
• Strong expertise in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and resource planning
• Experience in risk, contract, and claim management
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including leading project teams
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
• Initial experience in the water treatment industry
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Fluent in German (required) and English (beneficial)
• Willingness to travel within Germany & EMEA, depending on project requirements
• Valid Class B driver’s license

Job responsibilities

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Manage all project stakeholders and interfaces across clients, engineering, procurement, installation teams, and subcontractors
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and ensure clear, transparent communication throughout all project phases
• Coordinate interfaces in industrial hook-up environments (media supply, piping systems, equipment integration)

Project Cost Control & Contract Management

• Own and drive project financial performance, ensuring achievement of gross margin and budget targets
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, costs, and forecasts
• Identify risks and opportunities and actively manage contract variations, claims, and change orders

Project & Resource Planning

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple parallel workstreams
• Ensure on-time delivery through proactive monitoring and coordination of all involved parties

Technical Project Management

• Coordinate engineering activities related to piping systems, media connections, and plant integration
• Clarify technical interfaces for pipelines, utility systems, and equipment hook-ups
• Participate in technical meetings and ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements

Quality, Safety & Site Execution

• Oversee site activities including installation, hook-up, and construction work on industrial facilities
• Ensure strict HSE compliance and conduct safety and quality inspections on-site
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to project standards
• Support commissioning activities and ensure successful system integration and handover to the client

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress, KPIs, milestones, and performance indicators
• Prepare and maintain project plans, progress reports, and technical documentation
• Provide structured reporting to internal and external stakeholders and drive continuous improvement

Job benefits

• Your well-being matters – benefit from a flexible health budget you can use for preventive medical check-ups, glasses, professional dental cleanings, and more.
• Your future is important to us – we support your long-term financial security with a company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) and up to 20% employer contribution.
• Your everyday life should be easier – enjoy access to a Corporate Benefits program with exclusive discounts and special offers across a wide range of shops, brands, and products.
• Stay mobile and sustainable – with our company bike leasing program, you can easily lease your dream bike while promoting your health and protecting the environment.
• Your health is important to us – that’s why we continue to support you financially beyond the statutory 6 weeks in case of illness.