Senior Construction Manager

Senior Mechanical Construction Manager

Charleroi, Belgium

Salary: Up to €140,000 + Bonus + Flights + Private Accommodation + Travel + Tax-Free Allowance

Job Description

As a Senior Mechanical Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and directing construction projects from conception through to completion.

You will review projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs, while overseeing all onsite and offsite construction activities to ensure compliance with building and safety regulations. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to successfully deliver complex, cutting-edge projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Determining project schedule requirements and supporting the development of project schedules
• Preparing and managing 12-week look-ahead programmes
• Reporting on site progress and highlighting future issues/roadblocks to the Main Contractor and Contracts Manager
• Conducting regular site safety walks and ensuring timely close-out of actions
• Conducting regular quality inspections and ensuring prompt resolution of issues
• Leading commissioning activities, ensuring timely completion and proactive resolution of roadblocks

Skills & Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in a Construction Manager / Senior Supervisor role (pharmaceutical experience essential)
• 5+ years’ experience managing teams (up to 10 supervisors and 100+ craft personnel), including manpower planning, execution and productivity management
• Experience with weekly reporting to a Contracts Manager
• Excellent technical knowledge of piping (supporting, installation, welding, testing, sloping and handover)
• Strong understanding of quality requirements associated with piping installation
• Proficient in Navisworks 3D model navigation, isometric drawings, and supervisor work pack monitoring
• Strong experience managing project schedules
• Commercial awareness
• Good knowledge of construction health & safety requirements, including implementation of RAMS, SPAs and other H&S processes
• Background in piping installation; hygienic piping and orbital welding experience advantageous
• Third-level qualification in Construction / Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)

Benefits

• Salary up to €140,000
• Performance Bonus
• Flights
• Private Accommodation
• Travel Allowance
• Tax-Free Allowance