Construction Manager

Project description

Major expansion of an existing site, involving the construction of a large-scale chemical installation. The total investment exceeds €350 million. Construction is planned to begin once permits are secured (expected January 2027), with a construction phase of approximately 2 years and a total project duration of 3,5 years. The Construction Manager will be involved from the preparation phase through to execution and commissioning.

Primary Tasks and responsibilities

The Construction Manager will lead and supervise all on-site construction activities for the project, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

The construction manager will act as owner construction manager in the structure of the EPcm set-up, representing the construction input and interests. He starts in FEL2. During that phase he ensures early input into planning and challenges construction bids effectively.

He checks the construction drawings and should participate in the constructability reviews to optimize the construction strategy, identify potential issues, incorporate safety into the design, and reduce the risk of late changes. The construction manager should review the construction direct and indirect costs.

During the project execution the Owner construction manager will EPCm will ensure that:

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities, ensuring execution according to design, schedule, and safety standards

• Coordinate contractors managing interfaces between civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines

• Ensure compliance with QEHS standards, Belgian and EU regulations; conduct audits, enforce safety protocols, and manage permits

• Monitor progress and budget, track costs, manage change orders, and report variances

• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and compliance with specifications and ISO standards

• Communicate regularly with Engineering, Project Director, and key stakeholders

• Collaborate with discipline leads, commissioning teams, and site operations

Technical profile requirements

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial construction

• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical or petrochemical projects

• Proven track record managing projects > €100M

• Strong knowledge of construction management principles

• Familiarity with Belgian building codes, Seveso directives, and EU safety standards

• Proficiency in project planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)

• Experience with piping is a strong asset

Non-Technical profile requirements

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities

• Effective communicator across all levels

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and results-driven

• Assertive and direct communication style

Methodology/Certification requirements

• VCA-VOL certification

• Compliance with QEHS standards and ISO norms

• Experience with EPCM methodologies

Language proficiencies

• Fluent in Dutch

• Fluent in English

Contract

• Start no later than Q1 2026

• Long term collaboration, objective is that the contractor remains on the project till commissioning