Senior Project Manager (Construction & Real Estate)

About us:

Creating a future worth living for future generations motivates us every day. We are consultants, implementers, visionaries, pragmatists, all combined for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6.500 employees at more than 70 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Drees & Sommer and let’s create a world we want to live in.

We are looking for:

• Project management for complex, exciting and innovative projects in building construction, logistics and various branches of industry.
• Developing sophisticated solutions from concept development to the last detail for a wide variety of building types.
• Leading project teams with the responsibility for content and economic aspects of the projects.
• Central contact person for clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Precise, firm and result-oriented communication with clients as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning, monitoring, coordination and control of the entire building permit process in accordance with Czech legislation.
• Acquire projects and clients as well as make initial contact. The aim is to develop an effective long-term relationships with our clients.
• Conducting of technical due diligence.
• Interdisciplinary, cross-site cooperation within our planning and project team.
• Independent project lead work on individual planning and subject areas.

Qualifications:

• University degree in civil engineering, industrial engineering, architecture, property or construction management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects in construction, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of building permit and occupancy permit processes, as well as construction law requirements under Czech legislation.
• Technical expertise in all construction-related matters.
• Background in project management with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused mindset, with the ability to drive results.
• Persuasive, assertive, and collaborative team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Resilient, with entrepreneurial thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly as required by project needs.
• Fluent in Czech and English

What do we offer:

• To support your work-life balance, we offer flexible mobile working options.
• We foster your professional, personal, and language development through tailored training programs and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy.
• We care about your health. We provide an Employee Assistance Program, offering professional counseling by external experts for both work-related and personal matters.
• We encourage sustainable mobility: employees eligible for a company car have extended options, and those using eco-friendly public transportation without other mobility benefits can receive a subsidy for a job ticket.
• Our Employee Referral Program rewards you with an attractive bonus scheme for recommending talent.
• We value loyalty and celebrate career milestones, offering additional benefits for special private occasions.