Global Site Manager - Power Plant Construction

Wärtsilä; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Site Manager for Engine Power Plants to lead construction at international sites with 100% travel. You will coordinate a Wärtsilä project execution team, oversee planning, reporting, and compliance, and ensure seamless handover upon project completion.

The role requires a civil/mechanical/electrical engineering background, extensive abroad project experience, and strong leadership and communication skills in English. Willingness to travel and manage budgets is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.)
• Extensive experience in construction projects abroad
• English language skills; other languages advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare site mobilization and execution plan.
• Manage site administration, organization and resource plan.
• Ensure all construction and installation activities are planned and coordinated.
• Facilitate and ensure the use of Last Planner System.
• Manage site execution schedule and follow the progress of activities.
• Ensure local laws and regulations are followed.
• Ensure site induction is carried out for all personnel working at site.
• Organise meetings at site.
• Establish and maintain good site reporting practises.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of work progress reports.
• Highlight the economical construction and cost saving working procedures.
• Manage site budget and costs.
• Participate in subcontracting and local purchases.
• Safeguard the compliance with Quality and HSSE policies and minimize risks at site execution.
• Ensure the quality control at site.
• Manage site demobilization activities.
• Ensure that contractual requirements are fulfilled, and plant is handed over to the customer.

Skills

English language skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering

Job description

Wärtsilä is seeking a Site Manager for Engine Power Plants to lead construction at international sites with 100% travel. You will coordinate a Wärtsilä project execution team, oversee planning, reporting, and compliance, and ensure seamless handover upon project completion.

The role requires a civil/mechanical/electrical engineering background, extensive abroad project experience, and strong leadership and communication skills in English. Willingness to travel and manage budgets is essential.