Project Manager Plant Construction (m/f/d)

Knauf Engineering GmbH

Job Description

For the planning, realization, and supervision of industrial plants for the production of gypsum building materials, Knauf Engineering GmbH is the right partner!

Aligned with shared visions and goals, we at Knauf worldwide live and work according to clear values: Menschlichkeit, Partnership, Commitment, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. If you share these values, the following challenge may interest you.

Project Manager Plant Construction (m/f/d)


  • As a Project Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the execution of complex international plant construction projects, overseeing them from initial planning to handover to the respective Knauf entities
  • You'll manage all project coordination, lead all stakeholders and ensure seamless internal and external communication
  • Independent negotiations with Knauf companies and suppliers will be part of your role to secure favorable terms and successful partnerships
  • You will ensure strict adherence to time schedules, budget constraints and technical requirements to bring projects to a successful conclusion
  • Support and participation in cross-functional activities will foster collaboration and alignment across departments


  • You possess a technical degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, which provides a strong foundation for this role
  • With extensive project management experience in the plant engineering sector, you have a proven track record of leading and delivering successful projects
  • Goal-oriented and systematic in your approach, you excel in negotiations and demonstrate assertiveness in various situations
  • Due to the international nature of our assignments, English language skills are essential and additional language skills may be beneficial
  • Willing to travel frequently, you are adaptable and eager to participate in global project efforts

    We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

  • Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business
  • Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days
  • Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g. Iphofen gym, swimming, soccer, etc.) as well as active health promotion through company doctor, occupational safety, etc.
  • Daily time savings: Plenty of parking space and direct access to public transport (train, bus) through the company premises
  • Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events, a subsidized casino and our Barista coffee bar
  • Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses
  • Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing
  • E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time
  • Relocation Support: Support in the event of a international change of location

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