Project Manager - Operations (m/f/d)

At BW Water, now part of De Nora Water Technologies, within the De Nora Group, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager (m/w/d) based in Stuttgart, Darmstadt or Klipphausen, Gemany to oversee the end-to-end delivery of water treatment projects, ensuring performance in terms of time, cost, quality, and safety, while leading cross-functional teams and managing key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Manage all project stakeholders and interfaces across clients, engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors
• Act as main point of contact for clients and ensure clear, transparent communication

Project Cost Control & Contract Management

• Own and drive project financial performance, ensuring achievement of gross margin targets
• Develop and control budgets, monitor costs, and implement corrective actions when needed
• Identify risks and opportunities and manage contract/claim processes

Project & Resource Planning

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure on-time delivery through effective monitoring and coordination

Technical Project Management

• Coordinate engineering activities and ensure efficient workload distribution
• Participate in technical meetings and ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements

Quality, Safety & Site Execution

• Ensure HSE compliance and coordinate site execution activities
• Oversee construction and commissioning to ensure quality and contractual compliance
• Ensure successful system handover to the client

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress, performance, and KPIs
• Provide clear reporting and drive continuous project improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or comparable technical qualification
• Extended experience in project management of industrial plant projects (€1–10M), including parallel projects
• Strong expertise in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills incl. leading project teams (5+ people)
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
• Experience in risk and contract management
• Ability to work with technical drawings and documentation
• Proficient in MS Office and project tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Fluent in English and German
• Willingness to travel (Germany & EMEA)
• Valid driver’s license B
• EPC and/or pipeline construction experience is a plus

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.

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