Site Manager

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

Site Manager-Engine Power Plant jobsite.

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Site Manager your work will include managing and supervising a newbuild power plant construction site abroad (100% travelling).

In between the assignments, office work can take place when preparing a new project for mobilization.

You will be working as a part of power plant project execution team with diverse expertise.

Requirements for the position:

• Plan, lead and manage project site execution
• Build and maintain good customer relationship.
• Lead Wärtsilä team at site.
• Accountable of project construction management.

Duties and 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.

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. education in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.)
• Extensive experience in construction projects abroad
• Good track records of successful executed projects in leading positions
• Further education and experience in construction management and project execution
• Good written and oral language skills in English, other languages skills in an advantage
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Systematic approach in project documentation, financial cost follow up, Quality and Environmental
• Experience and qualifications for international Health, Safety & Security procedures (EHSS) for a construction site.
• Ready to work abroad over 250 days per year.
• Eligible for visa and work permit requirements for our project destination countries

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Tapani Syrjänen

GM Site Management, Engine Power Plants

[e-mail]

Last application date: 18/09/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.