Construction Team Manager - EMEA

Zeeco; Stamford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Construction Team Manager to lead complex engineering projects across EMEA. This role involves overseeing construction from start to finish, coordinating with various teams to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and budget standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for construction management, thriving in a collaborative environment. Join a people-centric culture that values innovation and professional growth, where your contributions will significantly impact project success and team development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and quality requirements in construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence.
• Supervise construction teams and subcontractors, fostering their development and mentorship.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Construction Management Tools

Job description

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

The Construction Team Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of construction projects, from initiation to completion. This includes coordinating, budgeting, scheduling, and supervising the work of construction crews and subcontractors to ensure the project is completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The Construction Team Manager works closely with all product group project management teams, Zeeco QHSE, and Global Field Services to ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and regional regulations.

This candidate will work within the Global Field Services Team based at Zeeco Europe’s European Head Quarters in the UK. This role requires a flexible and dynamic individual with a passion to deliver complex engineering and construction projects worldwide. Responsible for the development and growth of Zeeco’s construction team and installation business across EMEA working in sectors including but not limited to Power, petrochemical, offshore, refining, pharmaceutical, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts of upcoming LSTK work by working with Zeeco Application Engineers across all product groups and global locations to identify focus areas of growth and execution of site works.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budget estimates, and resource allocation for the site construction aspect of the project.
• Coordinate with Zeeco project teams from all global locations to provide resources and planning of manpower, contractors, and equipment suitable for the scope of works.
• Supervise and lead construction teams, subcontractors, and labourers, ensuring continuous development and mentorship of individuals within the team.
• Identification and mentorship for succession planning and career progression within the construction team.
• Hire, train, and evaluate on-site construction personnel as required based on the growth of the team, workload, and project requirements.
• Conduct regular site meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and performance to provide comprehensive feedback to Zeeco senior management and project teams.
• Monitor project costs, ensuring that the project stays within budget and identifying any cost-saving opportunities, including working closely with project teams to achieve key milestones on time whilst maintaining or improving project budget.
• Prepare and submit cost reports, change orders, and any necessary financial documentation to support claims to customers and end users.
• Develop and maintain a project schedule to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with GFS leadership team on opportunities for cross-utilization of personnel and resources to maximize utilization and department profit.
• Monitor progress and adjust timelines or resources as needed to avoid delays, adapt, and overcome challenges on site and support changes in scope.
• Ensure that the construction work meets the project’s quality standards and complies with all safety regulations.
• Coordinate with Zeeco QC/QHSE/Project Teams to ensure all related tasks are documented and captured as per Zeeco standard procedures, including any client-specific requirements or documentation to allow for final close-out and sign-off.
• Perform quality control checks and resolve any issues related to construction defects.
• Development of sub-contractor matrix and contractor vetting process, working with Zeeco QHSE team to continually update and verify based on recent performance.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance across the team, including sub-contractors, supervisors, and support staff.
• Support with continuous improvement and implementation of safety documentation and management systems.
• Support external and internal audit processes related to site works to demonstrate and highlight key safety management systems within GFS.
• Management of a dedicated QHSE representative within the Install team, supporting the wider GFS team including legacy service and turnarounds to standardize documentation and management systems.
• Coordinate regular safety meetings and inspections to mitigate potential hazards on-site.
• Ensure compliance relevant to our industry and equipment supply, including but not limited to ASME, PED, etc., for all onsite construction works and documentation packs.
• Ensure compliance with customer-driven specifications that go above and beyond the regulatory norms to ensure project and contractual compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and providing regular project updates.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and project owners regarding progress, issues, and solutions on site, highlighting any key challenges or liabilities immediately within the Senior Management Team.
• Provide a high level of conflict resolution to quickly solve problems and communicate with key stakeholders.
• Negotiate with vendors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure contracts are commercially aligned with project budgets and Zeeco’s terms and conditions.
• Manage and coordinate change orders based on emerging scope of work, ensuring these are politely but firmly communicated with clients and accepted.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge (training to be provided) of Zeeco equipment and products to ensure operability and performance of Zeeco products once commissioned.
• Product-specific problem solving to ensure continuous progress on site without negatively impacting product performance.

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.