Pre-Construction/Construction Project Manager

Role: Pre-Construction/Construction Project Manager
Type: Freelance / Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months, including a 3-month probation period
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Germany (Hybrid)
Travel: Travel across Germany

Linnk Group is supporting a global client in the search for an experienced Construction Project Manager to initially support Pre-Construction activities across ongoing and upcoming projects in Germany, before transitioning into the construction delivery phase in 2027.

This role will support parking, retrofit, sprinkler system replacement, Nexus, and Tailor programmes. The successful candidate will join during the pre-construction phase, taking ownership of project planning, documentation review, stakeholder engagement, risk identification, and handover readiness.

Key Responsibilities:
– Project & Pre-Construction Management:
– Support active pre-construction projects already in progress.
– Take ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to construction.
– Review project documentation in detail to fully understand project scope, risks, and delivery requirements.
– Identify risks and gaps early during pre-construction to prevent delays during execution.
– Validate project handovers and ensure projects are fully prepared before construction begins.
– Maintain strong engagement with the Pre-Construction team, which will make up approximately 30% of the role.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management:
– Work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
– Proactively engage stakeholders, gather information, and anticipate the needs of other teams, particularly RME.
– Ensure effective communication between pre-construction, engineering, operations, and delivery teams.
– Challenge assumptions, review work thoroughly, and ensure project readiness throughout the lifecycle.

Health & Safety:
– Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety across the entire project lifecycle.
– Ensure Health & Safety remains the highest priority, particularly on Nexus programmes.
– Review site plans, project documentation, and handovers to identify potential safety risks before construction begins.
– Ensure compliance with all relevant safety requirements and construction standards.

Basic Qualifications:
– 5+ years’ experience in Construction Project Management, Engineering, Facilities, or Infrastructure projects.
– Experience supporting construction, retrofit, refurbishment, or capital improvement projects.
– Strong understanding of pre-construction activities, project planning, handovers, and construction lifecycle management.
– Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
– Strong attention to detail with the ability to dive deep into project documentation.
– Ability to work independently while taking full ownership of project delivery.
– Comfortable working in a hybrid role with travel across Germany.

Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience delivering construction projects within the German market.
– Background working on logistics, industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution facilities.
– Experience with retrofit, parking, sprinkler replacement, or operational facility projects.
– Strong understanding of Health & Safety within construction environments.
– Experience working alongside RME, Engineering, Operations, and Pre-Construction teams.
– PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.

Working Environment:
– Hybrid role based in Germany.
– Travel across Germany required.
– Travel expenses included within the agreed rate.
– Initial focus on Pre-Construction before transitioning into Construction delivery in 2027.
– Work across live operational and construction environments where PPE may be required.

What Makes You Stand Out:
You understand that successful construction projects begin during pre-construction. You are naturally detail-oriented, enjoy diving deep into project documentation, identifying risks before they become issues, and ensuring every handover is completed to a high standard. You communicate confidently with multiple stakeholders, anticipate project needs, and take full ownership while maintaining an uncompromising focus on Health & Safety, quality, and programme delivery.