Commercial Project Manager

Zeppelin Group

Kaufmännischer Projektmanager overseeing logistics projects, managing financial control and communication with clients and subcontractors in Essen, Germany.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeEssen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You are responsible for the commercial management of projects in the field of construction logistics, including commercial contract review and administration.
You are responsible for project accounting (individual invoices, cumulative progress/advance invoices) in coordination with the client and project manager, as well as project controlling including post-calculation.
You communicate with clients and suppliers/subcontractors and provide advice on all commercial matters.
You handle complaints within change order and claims management and perform vendor invoice verification and accounting coding.
In addition, you support cost accounting for monthly and annual closings and the preparation of measurements and verification of performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have completed commercial vocational training, a degree in business administration, or an equivalent qualification and ideally have already gained initial experience in project business.
You have good knowledge of MS Office programs.
Prior experience with RIB iTWO 4.0 and SAP is an advantage but not required.
Your willingness to contribute, self-initiative and strong sense of responsibility distinguish you.
A high level of reliability and good communication skills are a matter of course for you.
You enjoy working in a team and your colleagues can always rely on you.
You are highly organized and demonstrate decisive decision-making and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Secure position within a stable corporate environment
Values-driven corporate culture with strong team cohesion
Option for mobile/remote work
Attractive compensation model including annual profit-sharing
30 days of vacation
Work–life balance
Employer-funded pension scheme
Group accident insurance, including coverage for private use
Childcare allowance for preschool children of €50 net per month
Training and development opportunities
Programs and offers related to health, work and family
Women’s network for experience sharing and career development
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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial contract reviewproject accountingcumulative progress invoicesproject controllingcost accountingvendor invoice verificationaccounting codingmeasurements preparationperformance verification

Soft Skills

communication skillsself-initiativesense of responsibilityreliabilityteamworkorganizational skillsdecision-makingnegotiation skills

Certifications

commercial vocational trainingdegree in business administration