About the role

  • Head of Technology at Fraunhofer Institute, ensuring operational and building technology efficiency. Leading technical maintenance, project management, and energy documentation in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Technology department, comprising operational and building services as well as the in-house workshop
  • Ensure regular operation and proper functioning of building and operational technology
  • Identify maintenance and repair needs, prepare performance specifications and obtain quotes in compliance with procurement rules
  • Plan deployment of tradespeople, coordinate and prioritize work, and perform final inspections
  • Monitor adherence to maintenance cycles and required inspections; tender maintenance contracts
  • Apply for, implement and oversee projects including schedule and budget control
  • Collaborate with institute and administrative management, all departments, authorities, architects and specialist planners, as well as the construction division at Fraunhofer headquarters
  • Compile energy consumption data, document energy-saving measures and plan additional savings opportunities for regular energy audits
  • Document all work on technical systems and project data according to the prescribed documentation system

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, or Process Engineering; ideally you also have experience leading personnel
  • Experience in the maintenance and servicing of operational and building-technical systems
  • Strong specialist knowledge in at least one of the following areas: gas supply, HVAC and refrigeration technology, or building automation
  • Basic knowledge of preventive fire protection
  • Good working knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations (e.g. VDE standards, TRBS, BetrSichV…)
  • Understanding of technical processes and fault diagnosis
  • Independent and service-oriented working style, flexibility, strong communication and teamwork skills – also in demanding periods
  • A constructive, goal-oriented approach to work
  • Initial experience leading small teams, strong persuasive skills, confident appearance and good negotiation skills
  • Excellent German language skills, spoken and written (C2 level)
  • Basic knowledge of English
  • Suitability for work in cleanrooms
  • Willingness to occasionally perform necessary work on weekends

Benefits

  • Highly interesting challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial environment
  • Attractive salary package according to TVöD with 30 days of vacation, pension scheme (VBL), and capital-forming benefits (VWL)
  • Modern, excellently equipped workplace in the heart of Berlin
  • Open and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Extensive training, health and sports programs
  • Various employee discounts and a subsidised public transport (ÖPNV) ticket
  • Family-friendly offers (parent–child office, emergency childcare, leisure activities)

Job title

Head – Technology

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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