Site Manager

1 Year ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for the successful execution of AFRY’s services on-site. This includes managing day-to-day operations, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the EPC contractor. Your responsibilities will involve ensuring project objectives, timelines, and quality standards are met. You will serve as the main point of contact for site activities, review contractor documentation, manage AFRY's site team, maintain a safe working environment, and ensure adherence to contract terms. You will also monitor budgets, participate in management reviews, organize meetings, and oversee project closeout. You must have a good understanding of regulations and standards as well.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Proven experience as a site manager in large-scale construction projects
Strong knowledge of construction and project management principles
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

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Job Details

Company Description

At AFRY, we engineer change for our clients using our deep sector knowledge within the fields of infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization. When we collaborate on challenging and meaningful assignments, we succeed together with a collective of skilled and friendly colleagues. We do this with a higher purpose, to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society for generations to come. Join us in Making Future.

Do you want to be part of our team working on exciting projects that make a positive impact on society?

Job Description

The Site Manager in an Owner's Engineer assignment is instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of AFRY’s services. Their primary purpose is to manage the day-to-day operations on the project site, monitor progress, and collaborate with the EPC contractor to deliver a successful project outcome.

Responsibilities/Duties (inclusive of but not limited to):

Take overall responsibility for the successful execution of the site supervision works. Ensure that project objectives, timelines, and quality standards are met.
Receive and implement instructions and cooperate in all activities with AFRY teams in accordance with the instructions of the Project Manager and AFRY Home Office. Be single point of contact for the site activities to the Project Manager and to the Engineering Manager for support.
Be single point of contact to Client’s Site Manager and Contractor’s Site Manager
Review the Contractor’s Project Management Documentation, such as Project Progress Measurement Procedure, Contractor’s Work and Quality Control Procedures, Master Time Schedule.
Ensure strict adherence of the project procedures, technical and administrative, issued by the Home Office and the Project Manager. In case of difficulties in application of such instructions, the Project Manager shall be consulted before any other actions are being taken.
Manage and coordinate AFRY’s site team and site activities, during the construction, installation, testing and commissioning phases. Monitor progress and address any issues promptly.
Collaborate with the Health and Safety Manager to maintain a safe working environment. Ensure that all site personnel follow safety protocols, and that safety performance meets or exceeds established benchmarks.
Strive for high level of safety awareness on Site and suggest supportive campaigns to Client and Contractor
Ensure that the EPC contractor adheres to the terms and conditions of the contract, including project specifications, scope, and deliverables.
Monitor project budgets and expenditures. Evaluate the site progress, including reviewing progress payments, change orders, and claims.
Participate in Management Review meeting and overlook periodical AUDITS (as per ISO 9001: 2008) on Site.
Organize and lead daily, weekly and monthly meeting and prepare the relevant minutes of meeting or reports.
Stay informed about changes in regulations and standards, ensure that the project complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Oversee all aspects of project closeout, ensuring that all documentation, punch list items, as-built documents and final inspections are completed satisfactorily. Facilitate the smooth handover of the project to the owner.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Proven experience as site manager in large-scale construction projects, particular in the energy or power industry, with a preference for experience in Independent Power Producers (IPPs) projects.
Strong knowledge of construction and project management principles.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, including expertise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
In-depth knowledge of local, and international design codes and standards.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project.
Career advancement potential within a dynamic and growing organization.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Please include references and salary expectations. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.