Construction Manager

About the role

Avanceon, a multinational provider of automation, control systems integration, energy management solutions and support services, is hiring a Construction Manager. The role covers planning, coordinating, supervising and controlling all construction activities for assigned projects so that work is executed safely, within the approved schedule and budget, and in line with project specifications, drawings, quality standards and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan construction activities and coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, structural and other disciplines, ensuring manpower, materials, equipment, tools and subcontractors are available
• Monitor progress against the baseline schedule, develop look-ahead and recovery plans, and prepare progress reports and forecasts
• Manage day-to-day site activities, supervise teams and subcontractors, and coordinate with the client, consultants, vendors and other contractors
• Ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and method statements, and close NCRs, punch points and quality observations with proper as-built documentation
• Maintain HSE compliance, including toolbox talks, JSA/JHA, permit-to-work, risk assessments and safety inspections
• Control costs and resources, review subcontractor claims and quantities, and identify cost optimisation opportunities
• Act as the primary construction representative at site and coordinate with client and consultant representatives
• Support mechanical completion, commissioning, testing, start-up and handover, including punch-list clearance and completion dossiers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or a related engineering discipline
• Typically 10-15+ years of construction experience, preferably in EPC, Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Industrial or Infrastructure projects
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction activities and working with EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants and clients
• PMP, PRINCE2 or NEBOSH certification is an advantage

Required skills

• Construction planning, scheduling, project controls, QA/QC and HSE
• Knowledge of international standards such as API, ASME, IEC, NFPA and ASTM depending on discipline
• Cost and resource control, risk and issue management, and stakeholder coordination