Construction Projects Manager

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen; we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple Employees, Business Units and Customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.

As part of our Places Construction team, you’ll play a significant role in transforming spaces into functional corporate offices and product development centers. We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Project Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of our key capital projects, including the delivery of high-design workplaces and technically complex laboratory fit-outs. This role requires a unique blend of skills—the ability to implement an elevated design vision with meticulous attention to detail, deep technical expertise, and strong project management discipline.

As the Construction Projects Manager within the German market, you will be the key point of contact for project delivery to partners and leadership, responsible for taking various and complex projects from initial concept through due diligence , design, construction, commissioning, and final successful handover for our projects throughout Munich, Berlin and other areas within the DACH region. You will take ownership of ambiguous challenges, drive cross-functional alignment, and enforce rigorous quality, schedule, and cost controls. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on coordinating with a diverse group of stakeholders—including executive leadership, internal R&D/engineering partners, Architects and Global Design Team, Engineers, Corporate Procurement, Global Security, IT & AV teams, Direct vendors and suppliers and General Contractors—to deliver inspiring and functional spaces on time and within budget in the highest quality.

Scope & Strategy: Translate end-user and scientific requirements into actionable design criteria, defining project scope, milestones, and deliverables in partnership with key stakeholders. Use Apple’s devices , iOS and dedicated softwares for your work in Apple’s internal environment & network. Planning & Procurement: Develop comprehensive project execution plans (budgets, time schedules, risk mitigation) and drive the selection and management of architects, 3rd party PM & Supervision company, engineers, general contractors, and specialty trade vendors. Design & Technical Integration: Oversee the design development process to preserve architectural intent while coordinating complex MEP and process utility systems critical to lab environments (such as: HVAC, process piping/gases, clean dry air, tooling hookups, high voltage capacity, UPS & Generators etc.). Site Leadership & Craftsmanship: Serve as the owner’s representative on-site, monitor works progression and identify risks , enforcing uncompromising standards for health , environment and safety, schedule discipline, and finish quality befitting high-design Apple environments. Project Controls & Financials: Rigorously manage project budgets, cost forecasting, contractor billing, and change orders, proactively mitigating cost and schedule variances. Permitting & Compliance: Direct all local authority approvals, environmental health and safety requirements, and municipal permitting processes. Handover & Operational Readiness: Orchestrate seamless transitions to facilities and end-users, managing commissioning, punch lists, occupancy permits, and complete documentation handover (As-Builts, Warranties, O&M). Provide internal reports of your projects and work in various formats that will be required within the organization. Ability to manage and join calls and meetings to accommodate different time zones such as US , Both and PDT and EDT , EMEA and other time zones that may be required to engage with the teams, stakeholders and managers abroad.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent practical experience. Progressive project management experience delivering complex, multi-million-dollar capital construction projects. Proven track record managing technically complex tenant improvements. Experience delivering high-design global corporate workplaces where aesthetic quality and architectural finishes were paramount. Demonstrated mastery of full project lifecycles: due diligence, programming, design management, municipal permitting, site fit out works execution, commissioning, and financial closeout. Strong commercial acumen with direct experience managing contract negotiations, budget forecasting, and change order audits. Flexibility to travel to various project sites, vendor locations, and regional offices as required. Fluency in German and English and the ability to speak, read, write and work in both languages, and relevant experience with working while using both languages.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent practical experience. Proven ability to navigate ambiguous, fast-paced environments and resolve complex project trade-offs independently. Experience in managing 3rd party PM and supervision company as client’s representer. Proactive mindset: identifies potential constructibility or schedule risks well before they impact field operations and devises effective mitigation plans. Exceptional consensus-building and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical construction issues clearly to executive and non-technical stakeholders.