Construction Manager

Arcadis; Geel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Arcadis Geel is seeking a Construction Manager to lead high‑level construction delivery across projects. You will oversee initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, and coordinate with Engineering Design and Commissioning activities within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 12–15 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, site presence, and the ability to manage client relations, risks, and safety programs on fast‑paced environments in the pharmaceuticals or related

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in construction management.
• Degree in a related engineering or construction discipline.
• Proven ability to lead core discipline teams and manage large projects.
• Strong client relationship and risk management skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare constructability plan and ensure execution aligns with it.
• Maintain Construction Safety Plan and CSP compliance.
• Manage site productivity and contractor coordination.
• Ensure on-site personnel are trained on health, safety, and environment.
• Support project controls with progress reporting and scheduling.
• Lead EHS risk reviews and RAMS approvals with contractors.

Connaissances

People management

Construction management

Budget management

Schedule management

Safety management

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Third level degree in associated specialism

Outils

RAMS review

Contract management

Description du poste

Reporting to the Department Manager Construction, the Construction Manager will provide high level construction management expertise and will be responsible for the delivery of construction projects. This includes but is not limited to: project initiation, planning, execution, project monitoring & performance, and project closure. The post-holder will be responsible for co-ordinating with Engineering Design and Commissioning /Qualification activities on the projects. He/she will work as part of a local / regional multidisciplinary project engineering team but may also be required to provide Construction Management support to projects executed from any of our Arcadis worldwide offices. He/she will hold responsibility for all People Management activity for those within your remit. In addition to developing and leading your high-performance team, the Construction Manager will have full responsibility for effectively managing each client relationship to ensure that expectations are met, relationships are maintained and that Arcadis’ interests are protected. He/she will have the ability to analyse key stages of each project with a view to identifying / anticipating any risks which may arise. He/she will subsequently apply your problem-solving capability to remove / mitigate any risk as identified. The post-holder will be required to have the tenacity, flexibility and adaptability to provide the end-to-end Construction Management experience in a dynamic, fast paced environment, whilst continuously ensuring the prioritization and balance of organizational, team and client needs. At all times our Construction Managers will demonstrate the standards and values required by Arcadis Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Constructability plan and ensure the construction is executed following this document.
• Prepare and update frequently the Construction Safety Plan (CSP) and ensure the construction is executed following the CSP.
• Assure the CSP is part of all the ITT packages
• By management and guidance of supervision, ensure site productivity and efficiency
• Identifying field-construction and work-sequence considerations in collaboration with planification team
• In collaboration with CM superintendent, CM assistants, package supervisors, EHS team, Control and co-ordinate the work of the contractors true the daily Tier 0
• Ensure that all personnel on site are instructed/trained and motivated with respect to health, safety and environmental requirements
• Ensure that all personnel comply with the site regulations
• Ensure that all compagnies and personnel comply with permit to work procedures.
• Ensure all construction contractors, supervision adhere strictly to the project drawings, specifications, standards and procedures.
• In collaboration with package owners and supervisors, ensure that Quality Policies are implemented and understood by all contractors.
• Communicate to the construction Departement Manager any deviations from the DPS procedures related to work instructions and guidelines
• Highlight any remaining risk to the Project Management
• Give support to Project control team for monitoring and communicating the progress schedule
• Give support for Preparing the Construction Schedule and construction sequences.
• Ensure the agreed construction works are managed and delivered up to handover
• Support the implementation of the approved EHS program on site
• Coordinating and identifying all EHS risk with the Health & Safety Manager
• Review and approve in collaboration with the EHS team the RAMS (prepared by the contractors) prior to works
• Prepare working permits or Review working permits prepared by the contractors prior to works and manage the works on site
• Organize, in collaboration with the package owners and the EHS manager the preparation and execution of LOTO consignments (LOG OUT/ TAG OUT)
• Provide adequate site security, logistics and safe working environment for the site
• Ensure the site signage, perimeter fencing/hoarding & ancillary site set up supports are in place
• Ensure an Emergency Response Plan has been developed for the OPUS project
• Participating in the kick-off meeting with the contractors
• Maintaining labor relations with the client and the contractors

Profile:

• A relevant third level degree in your associated specialism
• A minimum of 12 - 15 years’ experience in the discipline
• Experience in a similar role is a +
• Demonstrable experience of managing core discipline teams (such as Automation, C&Q, E&I) within the pharmaceuticals area.
• Other industry experience such as medical devices, microelectronics or similar an advantage
• Demonstrable experience of building strong internal & external relationships
• Recognized Senior Department / Discipline Manager with a strong experience of large Project collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver business projects
• Proficiency and experience with construction contracts
• High level of commitment and project discipline ownership.
• Self-motivated, with proven ability to understand, identify and define Project needs in their area with minimal direction
• Ability to manage workload of multiple projects of varying complexity
• Strong schedule and budget management skills
• Ability to effectively work in a in fast-paced, client focused environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, communication, and strong presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• Computer literate (ability to manage internal systems as well as external)
• Demonstrable experience of resilience and tenacity in a pressurized environment
• Languages: NL, EN, if possible FR
• Important: daily presence on site is requested