Site Manager (m/f/d) - Data Centre

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Hiring Remotely in Austin, Texas, USA
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Senior level
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The Role
Manage on-site commissioning and handover of LV switchgear, control panels and modular power systems for data centre projects. Supervise contractors, enforce QHSE and Permit to Work, complete testing documentation, conduct risk assessments and site inductions, and report project status to site services leadership.
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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a specialized in Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Modular Power Solutions for data centre projecs and located in the Frankfurt am Main area in Germany.
Reporting to the Site Servies Manager, EMEA, the Site Manager (m/f/d) - Data Centre will manage various sites across Germany, especially in Frankfurt am Main.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Completing the necessary certificates for handover to client and witness testing and associated documentation, as required.
  • Monitoring the works and providing reports as necessary as to project status.
  • Efficiently and effectively directing other employees/contractors engaged in works on behalf of the company.
  • Without compromising quality, health, safety or the environment’ Efficiently manage projects to maximize the profits of the company.
  • Supervise contractors to ensure their activities are approved and controlled as required;
  • Review and Manage Sub contractor works making sure there working in line with company requirements;
  • Target ‘zero harm’ to ultimately eliminate defects, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and pollution;
  • Communicate performance to promote the benefits of effective risk management;
  • Be aware of the quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) matters related to the works in hand and communicate and promote QHSE compliance requirements;
  • Conduct site inductions, weekly toolbox talks, and task briefings as required;
  • Carry out and record site risk assessments;
  • Ensure Permit to Work systems are implemented effectively and correctly;
  • Highlight areas of concern and report to head of site services;
  • Report near misses and accidents to the company Head of site service;
  • Monitor the correct completion of site activities;
  • Help improve engineer’s knowledge and training;
  • Ensure the safety and welfare of people on site and of other people who may be affected by the works in hand;
  • Ensure PPE is used correctly and is in good condition;
  • Attend commissioning meetings.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Proven experience commissioning LV switchgear, control panels, or modular power systems (preferably in data centre or critical power environments).
  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and testing procedures.
  • Excellent knowledge of commissioning standards, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and single-line diagrams.
  • Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing abilities.
  • Willingness to travel for project assignments.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
  • Relevant technical qualification (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar) preferred.
  • Solid understanding of QHSE regulations, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
  • Eligible to work & travel in the EU.
  • Full clean and valid german driving license and willingness to travel to site locations as required.
  • Fluent English and German knowledge both in written and spoken form.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • An exciting global organization, working on projects for many well-known brands across different industries.
  • Challenging projects within a professional and modern work environment.
  • A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop – we turn jobs into careers.

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Job CategoryProduction Engineering

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Skills Required

  • Proven experience commissioning LV switchgear, control panels, or modular power systems (preferably in data centre or critical power environments)
  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and testing procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of commissioning standards, safety procedures, and documentation requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and single-line diagrams
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a related field
  • Relevant technical qualification (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar)
  • Solid understanding of QHSE regulations, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
  • Eligible to work and travel in the EU
  • Full clean and valid German driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations
  • Fluent English and German (written and spoken)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing abilities
  • Willingness to travel for project assignments
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