Site Manager

Smart4 Energy; Italia; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Energy seeks a Site Manager to lead the full lifecycle of an international construction site, from mobilization to demobilization, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and schedule compliance.

You will oversee site areas, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with the Project Manager and Commissioning Manager across civil, mechanical, and electrical phases in a high-tech energy project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as Site Supervisor or Construction Lead.
• Strong familiarity with HSE, QA/QC, construction permitting and commissioning practices.
• Experience in oil and gas, power and chemical sectors required.
• Experience with complex technology like turbomachinery or similar required.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad on international projects and to move for medium - term periods

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site setup and mobilization, through to demobilization at project close-out.
• Ensure implementation of all HSE procedures in accordance with the project HSE Plan.
• Apply and supervise quality standards based on the Project Quality Plan.
• Organize and coordinate daily activities, allocating responsibilities and resources.
• Maintain and regularly update the project schedule in coordination with the planner.
• Supervise works and contractors during execution and installation phases.
• Ensure proper management of handovers between contractors and project phases, including: From civil works to mechanical installation, e.g. handover of concrete foundations to the mechanical contractor for equipment anchoring.
• From mechanical completion to commissioning, e.g. handover of installed systems to the commissioning team for functional testing and energization.
• From electrical installation to commissioning, e.g. HV substation handover for energization and protection system testing.
• Final handover to operations or service teams, ensuring all documentation and punch list items are closed.
• Approve and manage site Non-Conformities (NCs) and follow up on resolution plans.
• Manage the closure of the punch list, in collaboration with Quality and Commissioning teams.
• In the commissioning phase, maintain responsibility over the work areas and interface with the Commissioning Manager.
• Ensure safe and efficient progress of site activities while managing interfaces among disciplines.
• Ensure documentation compliance: permits, registers, checklists, and reports.
• Act as the hierarchical lead for site supervisors, Quality Site Manager, and HSE Site Manager

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning and time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Location: Initially India, then USA, and then according to project needs

My client is searching for a Site Manager to join their Project Management & Construction Department.

The Site Manager will be responsible for the full lifecycle of a construction site, from mobilization to demobilization. The candidate will ensure that site activities are carried out safely, within budget, on schedule, and in full compliance with quality and HSE standards. During the execution and installation phases, the Construction Site Supervisor will oversee areas, subcontractors, and activities.

During the commissioning phase, the Construction Site Supervisor will maintain responsibility over site areas, while the Commissioning Manager assumes operational responsibility for commissioning activities. The candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team composed of supervisors, HSE and quality representatives, logistic site manager and will work in close coordination with the Project Manager and the Commissioning Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for site setup and mobilization, through to demobilization at project close-out.
• Ensure implementation of all HSE procedures in accordance with the project HSE Plan.
• Apply and supervise quality standards based on the Project Quality Plan.
• Organize and coordinate daily activities, allocating responsibilities and resources.
• Maintain and regularly update the project schedule in coordination with the planner.
• Supervise works and contractors during execution and installation phases.
• Ensure proper management of handovers between contractors and project phases, including:
• From civil works to mechanical installation, e.g. handover of concrete foundations to the mechanical contractor for equipment anchoring.
• From mechanical completion to commissioning, e.g. handover of installed systems to the commissioning team for functional testing and energization.
• From electrical installation to commissioning, e.g. HV substation handover for energization and protection system testing.
• Final handover to operations or service teams, ensuring all documentation and punch list items are closed.
• Approve and manage site Non-Conformities (NCs) and follow up on resolution plans.
• Manage the closure of the punch list, in collaboration with Quality and Commissioning teams.
• In the commissioning phase, maintain responsibility over the work areas and interface with the Commissioning Manager.
• Ensure safe and efficient progress of site activities while managing interfaces among disciplines.
• Ensure documentation compliance: permits, registers, checklists, and reports.
• Act as the hierarchical lead for site supervisors, Quality Site Manager, and HSE Site Manager
• Note: the HSE Site Manager is functionally aligned with the corporate HSE Manager
• Report regularly to the Project Manager on progress, challenges, and key risks.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as Site Supervisor or Construction Lead.
• Strong familiarity with HSE, QA/QC, construction permitting and commissioning practices.
• Experience in oil and gas, power and chemical sectors required.
• Experience with complex technology like turbomachinery or similar required.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad on international projects and to move for medium - term periods

Soft Skills

• Natural leadership and team management abilities.
• Organized, with excellent planning and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems and propose effective solutions.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making under pressure.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time contract.
• A challenging role in a rapidly growing international company.
• Opportunities for career progression in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Continuous learning and exposure to high-tech, sustainable energy infrastructure projects.
• A company culture that values initiative, innovation and personal growth.