Construction Project Manager (m/f/d)

KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

Shape the future of our construction projects with us – with precision, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility.

For KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, we are looking for a Construction Project Manager (m/f/d) to coordinate KWS' national and international new-build projects. The position is based at our headquarters in Einbeck, Germany, but requires a high degree of mobility to support external project stakeholders worldwide.

We offer you a permanent full-time position with diverse responsibilities and plenty of scope for independent decision-making in an international environment.

• Manage and coordinate national and international construction projects from initial project idea through to commissioning
• Take responsibility for cost, schedule, and quality management throughout all project phases.
• Manage and coordinate external planners, specialist engineers, general contractors and other project stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, internal standards, occupational health and safety regulations, and security requirements
• Prepare decision papers, project reports and management reports
• Support investment planning, tendering processes, contract awards, and contract management activities
• Provide technical and organizational support to international KWS sites

• Successfully completed degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a comparable field; alternatively, a qualification as a Master Craftsman or Technician combined with several years of relevant professional experience
• Several years of experience in planning and managing industrial, administrative or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of project management as well as contract management and tendering processes
• Confident and professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders, combined with excellent communication skills
• Structured, self-reliant, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Very good German and English language skills
• Enthusiasm for projects in an intercultural working environment and willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50%)

• Interesting and varied tasks and projects in an international environment with opportunities for further development
• As a family-run company, we live by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence — a culture, which is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere
• According to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: Capital-forming benefits, company pension plan, Christmas and vacation bonus, childcare allowance, job bicycle etc.

Advance your career and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application via our job portal.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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