Electrical Construction Manager

Mercury; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury, the European leader in construction solutions, is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager in Helsinki. You will manage all electrical work packages on site, ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls are met. You’ll oversee site activities, lead safety procedures, control costs, and manage subcontractor performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience and strong skills in project management, communication, and electrical/mechanical systems. A trade qualification and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with electrical/mechanical contractors.
• Proven track record of coordinating and managing projects.
• Competent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all electrical site activities.
• Manage site safety and quality assurance procedures.
• Control project costs and maintain documentation.
• Drive the project schedule and manage subcontractor performance.
• Produce weekly safety statistics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project coordination

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering and construction projects for the world’s leading corporations, delivering technologies and life‑changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses.

Electrical Construction Manager, Helsinki

In this role you will coordinate and manage all electrical work packages on site, working closely with other trades to ensure safety, quality and cost controls are met. You will be responsible for planning activities, supervising the on‑site engineering team, controlling project schedule, managing subcontractor performance, and maintaining project documentation and change control.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all electrical site activities in collaboration with other trades.
• Manage site safety, including setup, management, and closure of safety files in partnership with the Mercury Safety Advisor.
• Lead site QA procedures in coordination with the Project Manager, including setup of TIDPs and QPI’s.
• Plan site activities according to production control requirements (Visilean).
• Drive the project schedule in conjunction with planners, project managers, subcontractors and design teams.
• Control all project costs with support from the QS, including labour, material, plant and equipment, variations and valuations.
• Manage day‑to‑day site operations and direct the Mercury Engineering project team.
• Track subcontractor progress against schedule and manpower requirements and conduct weekly minutes meetings.
• Oversee the Mercury “In Progress” snagging system and ensure supervisors submit weekly punch lists.
• Oversee room permit process and ensure site contractors comply with requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date safety documentation for all subcontractors.
• Promote Mercury Engineering’s culture of safety and quality throughout the project.
• Provide safety and quality leadership across all Mercury projects.
• Review weekly progress reports before issuance and highlight any delays or issues.
• Attend site, project, engineering, planning and handover meetings.
• Issue daily reports to the Project Manager.
• Produce weekly safety statistics and labour projections.
• Hold weekly commercial meetings to capture variations and issue costs to the client.
• Develop and implement company procedures with Project Managers.
• Handle change management correctly for cost and programme.
• Review drawings and setting‑out details.
• Produce construction works drawings for services.
• Distribute and close out CSA snags.
• Perform all other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria

• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with electrical/mechanical contractors.
• Proven track record of coordinating and managing projects.
• Trade qualification.
• Competent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Fluent English.
• Flexible to travel.

Desirable Criteria

• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player capable of building effective relationships at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well within a friendly team.
• Career‑driven, ambitious and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a strict deadline environment.
• Ability to drive small and large‑scale projects in a live environment.
• Construction background.
• Good computer skills – Windows, MS Office.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.