German Speaking Project Manager – Gas Networks (Hybrid)

Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (Hybrid – up to 2 days of mobile work per week)

Compensation: €60,000 – €85,000 gross p. a. (Collective tariff agreement, including 13th-month salary & profit sharing)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (39-hour work week with flexitime)

About the Organization

Join a major regional energy and utility service provider headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, employing over 1, 800 dedicated professionals. As one of the largest network operators in Baden-Württemberg, the organization supplies more than 160 municipalities with reliable water, electricity, natural gas, and district heating 24/7, 365 days a year. Guided by core values ​​of diversity, customer focus, responsibility, passion, credibility, simplicity, and courage, the company is actively driving the regional energy and heating transition forward.

About the Role

As a Project Manager for Gas Networks , you will play a key role in modernizing, expanding, and future-proofing critical regional energy infrastructure. You will take end-to-end ownership of technically demanding civil engineering and pipeline construction projects covering natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen ($H_2$) networks. Working within a collaborative, flat-hierarchy environment, you will enjoy high autonomy, technical variety, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on sustainable energy supply.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Management: Take full responsibility for the planning, design, budgeting, cost control, and operational steering of complex construction projects within the gas supply network (natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen).

• Lifecycle Phase Control: Manage all project phases—from initial concept and preliminary planning through detailed execution planning to successful commissioning and handover .

• Technical Documentation & Tendering: Draft comprehensive technical specifications, requirement catalogues, and tender documents for buried pipeline and gas plant construction.

• Vendor & Contractor Management: Commission, steer, and monitor external engineering firms, planning offices, and executing civil construction companies to ensure quality, budget, and timeline adherence.

• Stakeholder & Interface Management: Serve as the primary communication hub between internal departments, external engineering partners, landowners, and municipal/regulatory authorities, effectively balancing competing interests.

• Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee strict compliance with all applicable technical standards, safety protocols, and legal frameworks—specifically DVGW guidelines, VOB (German Construction Contract Procedures), and HOAI (Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers).

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Completed university degree (minimum Bachelor's degree: B. Eng., B. Sc., or equivalent) in Engineering, ideally specializing in energy technology, utility engineering ( energy or supply technology ), civil engineering, or a comparable discipline.

• Professional Track Record: At least 3 years of hands-on experience leading construction projects for underground/buried pipelines and gas supply installations.

• Technical & Regulatory Mastery: Deep, practical knowledge of gas distribution networks as well as confident application of relevant industry norms and procurement frameworks ( DVGW, VOB, HOAI ).

• Language Proficiency: Business-fluent German skills in both spoken and written communication (minimum C1 level required for seamless coordination with authorities and contractors).

• Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly within the regional business area during standard working hours to oversee project sites and attend stakeholder meetings.

Core Competencies & Mindset

• Strong Communicator: Diplomatic and persuasive in negotiations with public authorities, contractors, and internal teams.

• Confident & Decisive: Self-assured presence with the ability to take ownership, make sound decisions under pressure, and lead external project teams effectively.

• Reliable & Structured: Methodical working style with strong cost awareness, contract management acumen, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.

What We Offer

Financial Security & Contracts

• Permanent Position:A secure,unlimited employment contract with an economically stable regional utility leader.

• Attractive Tariff Package:Competitive annual salary between€60,000 and €85,000 gross,supplemented by a guaranteed13th-month salaryand annualprofit-sharing(Profit sharing).

• Future Planning:Employer-supported company pension scheme (company pension scheme).

Work-life balance & flexibility

• Modern Working Hours:A 39-hour work week featuring flexible working hours (flexitime /Flexible working hours) and31 days of paid annual leave.

• Hybrid Work Model:Up to2 days of mobile/home office work per week,equipped with modern IT hardware.

• Family Support:Additional support for working parents,including5 paid child-care sick daysper year.

Health, Mobility & Culture

• Fitness & Well-Being:SubsidizedHansefitmembership granting access to hundreds of gyms,pools,and wellness facilities,alongside a subsidized onsite company canteen and outdoor"Recess Park"recreation area.

• Sustainable Commuting:Financial subsidies for public transit (JobTicket) as well as bicycle/e-bike leasing (JobRadwith a +€50/month employer contribution).

• Growth & Team Spirit:Tailored professional training programs,clear internal career pathways,flat hierarchies,and regular team events and company celebrations that foster a welcoming,collaborative culture.