Sr. Construction Manager / Construction Manager PUF

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Delegation
• Supervise and mentor a team of individual Construction Package Managers.
• Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive team environment focused on collaboration, ownership, and delivery.
• Construction Oversight
• Monitor daily site activities and ensure alignment with project schedules and milestones.
• Identify and resolve construction issues in coordination with contractors and client stakeholders.
• Ensure timely escalation of risks and delays.
• Interface with Quality & Commissioning
• Collaborate closely with the Quality Manager to support inspections, audits, and resolution of quality issues.
• Work alongside the Commissioning Lead to ensure construction activities are aligned with commissioning requirements and timelines.
• Facilitate coordination between construction and commissioning teams to ensure smooth transitions.
• Health & Safety
• Champion a safety-first culture across all site activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Participate in safety walks and incident investigations.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key liaison between the client and contractors.
• Facilitate clear communication and alignment across all parties.
• Prepare and present progress reports, dashboards, and updates to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of expectations and proactive communication across all parties.
• Reporting & Communication
• Produce clear, concise, and insightful progress reports and dashboards tailored to client needs.
• Communicate complex issues effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 8+ years’ experience delivering civil and infrastructure works on large-scale construction projects
• Deep knowledge of groundworks, utilities, earthworks, drainage, and structural foundations
• Proven leadership in early works / enabling works scopes on data centre, pharma, or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and interfaces across CSA and MEP disciplines
• Familiar with European construction codes and permitting requirements
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and drive safety, quality, and productivity in parallel
• Fluent in English; additional European language skills (Dutch, German, French) a plus