CSA Construction Leader (J26-531)

Projecttech; France; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProjecTTech in Normandie is seeking a CSA Construction Leader to supervise civil, structural, and architectural works on large-scale data center projects. You will own the CSA schedule, review design packages for constructability, coordinate subcontractors, manage RFIs/NCRs, and ensure compliance with French codes and HSE requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong cross-discipline coordination, and the ability to drive performance from mobilization to handover on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' site construction and CSA supervision experience.
• Proven leadership in CSA Construction Leader or Construction Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA construction packages in line with quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Review civil/structural designs for constructability and compliance.
• Raise and follow RFIs/NCRs and manage technical concessions.
• Ensure works comply with For-Construction drawings, specs, and codes.
• Supervise earthworks, foundations, concrete structures, and external works.
• Coordinate subcontractors and optimize sequencing to baseline.
• Own and monitor the CSA schedule with look-ahead forecasts.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Ensure weekly progress, risk, and forecast reporting.
• Ensure permits, lifting plans, excavations, and temporary works compliance.
• Lead CSA activities through handover and interface with other disciplines.

Skills

CSA supervision

Civil engineering

Project scheduling

Coordination

English & French

RFIs / NCRs

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

DMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Location: Normandie

Start date: Immediate

Sector: Industry – Data Centers

About us ?

Founded in 2012, ProjecTTech is a consulting and engineering company specializing in complex project management and tailored technical support. We operate at every stage of the project lifecycle to provide our clients with innovative solutions, maximum operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Context

The position involves leading CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) construction activities on large-scale industrial projects within the data center sector. The role covers the construction phase from site mobilization through handover, with strong accountability for schedule performance, technical compliance, subcontractor coordination, quality, and site supervision. It requires a hands‑on professional capable of leading multidisciplinary activities, managing construction interfaces, and contributing to the continuous improvement of construction processes and practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of CSA construction packages in accordance with project quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Review civil and structural design packages for constructability, buildability, and compliance before execution.
• Raise and follow up RFIs and technical queries through timely resolution.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved For-Construction drawings, specifications, design assumptions, and applicable codes.
• Identify technical deviations, manage NCRs, coordinate technical concessions, and ensure corrective works restore full compliance.
• Supervise earthworks, deep foundations, concrete structures, slabs-on-grade, underground utilities, roads, and external works.
• Coordinate subcontractors and optimize construction sequencing in line with the project baseline.
• Own and monitor the CSA schedule, including 3-to-6-week look-ahead forecasts.
• Identify schedule, technical, quality, and execution risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions.
• Ensure weekly progress, risk, compliance, and forecast reporting.
• Enforce requirements related to permits, lifting plans, excavations, and temporary works.
• Ensure the As-Built dossier is complete, traceable, and auditable, including drawings, test certificates, conformity statements, and required approvals.
• Lead CSA activities through handover and coordinate interfaces with other technical disciplines.
• Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and a high-performance project culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE requirements and French labour regulations.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in civil, structural, and architectural construction for complex industrial projects.
• Excellent knowledge of earthworks, foundations, concrete structures, underground utilities, roads, and external works.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, design assumptions, and technical compliance.
• Experience with RFIs, NCRs, design changes, technical concessions, and As-Built documentation.
• Knowledge of EPC and/or Design & Build contracts.
• Strong construction planning and schedule management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of project document management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of CSA interfaces with other engineering and construction disciplines.
• Experience in data centers or critical facilities is strongly preferred.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in site construction and CSA supervision, within a contractor or owner environment.
• Proven experience in a CSA Construction Leader, Construction Manager, or equivalent supervisory position.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of complex construction project lifecycles.
• Ability to take technical decisions within the assigned scope and supervise construction teams.
• Professional proficiency in English and French.
• Strong writing, reporting, and presentation capabilities.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and supervision skills.
• Strategic, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Collaborative and results-driven mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability in evolving project environments.
• Ability to anticipate risks and drive actions to completion.