Telecommunications Systems Subproject Manager (Rail Infrastructure)

Quick Facts

• Role: Technical subproject manager for rail telecommunications systems (TK)

• Budget: ~€1M

Description

You will manage the technical and organizational delivery of a TK subproject for rail infrastructure modernization and digitalization. Responsibilities span implementation, construction coordination, integration of existing and remaining telecom cabling and communication technology, and DB-specific testing, commissioning, acceptance, and handover. You will ensure schedule, cost, and quality targets while coordinating all involved parties.

Responsibilities

• Independently steer the TK trade regarding deadlines, costs, quality, and budget

• Coordinate planning offices, subcontractors, installation companies, and related trades

• Provide technical support for integrating rail-specific TK systems (BMA/BFMA, EMA, GEFO, MAS 90, and transmission/communications engineering)

• Assess existing cable infrastructure and coordinate remaining installation, connection, and interface work

• Monitor construction progress, track open items, and drive defect remediation

• Prepare and support inspections, commissioning, and DB-specific acceptance processes (incl. HOAI)

• Ensure proper technical documentation and formal plant handover

• Coordinate with DB/client, project management, engineering, and construction management

Requirements

• Technical training with technician/master further education or a degree in electrical, communications, or related engineering; comparable qualification

• Several years of practical experience with telecommunications systems in the DB rail network

• Strong knowledge of rail-specific danger/alarm, fire detection, intrusion detection, and monitoring systems (especially BMA/BFMA, EMA, GEFO, MAS 90)

• Experience with TK cable systems, transmission technology, and integration of existing infrastructure

• Knowledge of DB regulations and hands-on experience with test, commissioning, and acceptance processes

• Experience in construction coordination, subcontractor steering, and deadline/cost/quality control

• Very good German and willingness to travel for the project

Benefits

• Technical, end-to-end responsibility for completing the TK scope, including integration, acceptance, and handover within defined schedule/cost/quality targets.