Construction Manager (Civil Substation)

NES Fircroft; Dresden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Construction Manager to lead all construction site activities on a project site. You will act on behalf of project management, define site strategy, and ensure safety, quality, cost and schedule alignment.

The role requires 100% on-site presence, proven leadership of site teams, and close coordination with EHS, planning, quality and procurement to meet project goals. English skills are advantageous for international coordination.

Qualifications

• Completed civil engineering education with several years of experience in construction management of complex industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of EHS standards and qualifications according to international standards.
• Proven leadership in managing teams under challenging site conditions.
• Familiarity with international norms and regional building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all construction site activities on a project site and act on behalf of the project management.
• Define site strategy, manage site teams and execute project scope while ensuring safety, quality, cost and schedule adherence.
• Lead site teams, coordinate with EHS, quality, planning and procurement, and manage subcontractors and partners on site.
• Monitor KPIs, report progress, and drive continuous improvement in construction processes.

Skills

Site leadership

EHS awareness

Team management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil engineering

Tools

Collaboration tools

Job description

• The construction manager is responsible for the entire scope of construction site activities on a given project site and acts under the direction and on behalf of the project management.
• Within a given project, you define the site strategy, manage the site teams, and manage the execution of the project scope. They ensure that safety, quality, cost, and schedule are in line with contractual obligations, company policy, and local regulations.
• This position is project-related and requires a 100% presence on the construction site (no home office).
• Lead site and site teams to meet performance standards, project goals, and all policies and procedures.
• Participation in the calculation, planning and tendering of construction activities as well as support for contract strategies in close coordination with EHS, quality, planning and procurement.
• Overall responsibility for the organization and supervision of all construction work
• Central contact person on site for subcontractors, partners and consortia in all construction, organisational and operational issues.
• Ensuring integration and compliance with all EHS and quality requirements, actively promoting a strong safety culture ("Stop Work Policy", hazard detection, continuous improvement).
• Implementation and control of the Construction Management System (LPS) including scheduling, resource planning, and cost and risk management.
• Regular and clear communication with all employees and external partners to ensure collaboration, transparency and process reliability.
• Monitoring and reporting of key KPIs such as safety, project progress, subcontractor quality, and budget compliance.
• Participate in improvement initiatives regarding construction processes, tools and documentation as well as pass on lessons learned to future projects.

Your profile

• Completed technical education (civil engineering) as well as several years of professional experience in construction management of complex industrial or energy facilities; experience in high-voltage substation construction is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of EHS as well as corresponding qualifications according to international standards.
• Proven leadership skills, especially in managing and supporting teams under challenging conditions on the construction site.
• Familiarity with international norms, standards and best practice procedures in the construction industry, as well as knowledge of relevant regional environmental and building legislation.
• Confident verbal and written communication, ability to report accurately and to coordinate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of English is an advantage.
• IT skills, including collaborative platforms and tools.